Severn Stoke flood defence scheme becomes operational ahead of winter
Severn Stoke is entering the winter months with a new £5 million flood defence scheme now fully operational to reduce risk to homes, businesses and local infrastructure. The project was completed ahead of schedule and is intended to protect a community that has faced repeated flooding from the River Severn in recent winters.
Highlights
- The Severn Stoke flood defence scheme is now operational after completion by the Environment Agency, Worcestershire County Council, and Alun Griffiths Construction Ltd.
- The project cost about £5 million from the Environment Agency and £250,000 from Worcestershire County Council, providing a new flood bank, drainage, and improved road infrastructure.
- The scheme supports the government's £10.5 billion flood defence investment through 2036, aiming to benefit nearly 900,000 properties nationwide.
Scheme delivery and protection works
As reported by GOV.UK, the flood defence project was delivered by the Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council, working with contractor Alun Griffiths Construction Ltd. The works include a new flood bank to the west of the village, drainage improvements to manage surface water, and a raised section of road where it crosses the flood bank.Charlie Chandler, area flood risk manager for the West Midlands at the Environment Agency, said the scheme forms part of a wider government investment programme in new and existing flood defences. He said that programme is backed by at least £10.5 billion through 2036 and is expected to benefit nearly 900,000 properties across the country.
Regional impact and funding support
Severn Stoke has a long history of flooding from the River Severn, with 18 properties, the local church, the local pub and the A38 affected during periods of significant flooding. The new defences are aimed at reducing disruption for residents, businesses and transport links as flood risk typically rises in the winter months.The Environment Agency has funded about £5 million of the delivery cost, while Worcestershire County Council contributed a further £250,000. Councillor Josh Robinson, cabinet member for environment and communities at Worcestershire County Council, said the scheme should provide greater reassurance for local people while supporting broader economic protection by limiting flood-related damage.
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