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A major milestone for the Oxford flood alleviation scheme | |
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2022-03-31 | |
发布年 | 2022 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Press release
A major milestone for the Oxford flood alleviation schemePlanning application submitted to reduce flood risk to the city from the River Thames. ![]() Artist's impression of Oxford Flood Scheme, viewed from Devil's Backbone The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford flood alleviation scheme. This is a significant step towards reducing flood risk to homes, businesses and transport links in Oxford. A major project led by the Environment Agency in partnership with 9 other organisations, the Oxford flood alleviation scheme is one of the biggest flood schemes currently planned in England. Oxford has a long history of flooding, with significant floods in recent decades damaging homes and businesses and closing the railway and major roads into the city. Working with the natural floodplain to the west of Oxford, the proposed scheme will create a new stream meandering through a gently sloping floodplain of grazing meadow with wildflowers and wetland. People will be able to enjoy walking and cycling alongside the new stream, and looking out for wildlife in the wetland and meadows. ![]() Route of the Oxford Flood Scheme showing area of lowered flood plain When water levels in the River Thames are high, the stream will start to fill its floodplain, reducing flood risk to built-up areas of the city. Oxfordshire County Council will decide whether to approve the application following its online public consultation. People can submit comments on the planning application via the council’s ePlanning system. Joanne Emberson Wines, Flood Risk Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
Councillor Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, said:
The Oxford Flood Alliance, made up of local residents affected by flooding, has worked closely with the Environment Agency over many years on the development of the Oxford flood alleviation scheme. A representative said:
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Published 31 March 2022
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/349597 |
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