Dry run for flood plans
Residents in Brough have welcomed proposals for a £5.8m scheme to protect the area from the River Humber.
The plans for the scheme, which will protect more than 570 homes and 25 commercial properties as well as the British Aerospace (BAE) site, went on show for the first time.
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Residents in Brough had their first chance to see proposals for improved flood defences for their homes. Left, is Andrew Barron, a Humber Strategies technical specialist, with resident Colin Cranmer at Brough Village Hall.
Work is likely to include the construction or improvement of around 2,200 metres of defences, a new outfall and improvements to two other outfalls.
It will offer a better level of protection than existing defences and should reduce the risk of flooding to properties and businesses.
David Gore, 68, from Brough, saw the plans on display at Elloughton cum Brough Village Hall.
He said: "I was pleased to hear the money has already been allocated for the scheme.
"It is definitely very necessary because of the factory and the houses.
"I am very pleased to see the area will be protected."
A planning application will be submitted in the autumn. If approval is granted construction could start in spring 2010 and be completed by the end of that year.
2 Comments
by craig, hull
Wednesday, November 18 2009, 10:13AM
“Why spend all that money on flood defences when the june floods where not caused by the Humber? try cleaning the drains so much cheaper!”
by Halloway, Garden City
Saturday, August 01 2009, 5:41PM
“Brough should be allowed to flood. It would be kinder in the long run.”