Kingswood pumping station approved by Hull City Council
Hull City Council has approved controversial plans for a new pumping station at Kingswood this afternoon.
Yorkshire Water says the facility next to the River Hull will help protect about 15,000 homes in the north of the city.
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Yorkshire Water's existing facility of Selset Way, Kingswood, Hull.
But residents in Selset Way, off Gibraltar Way, opposed the plans over concerns about the size and location of the station.
An original planning application was rejected by councillors last year.
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However, the company submitted fresh plans in January.
The new station will be built next to an existing plant at Kingswood.
In a statement released this afternoon, Yorkshire Water said it was delighted its proposals had been approved.
The company said: "Today’s decision means we can now begin work on a much needed , state-of-the-art pumping station, which will help to better protect more than 15,000 properties in the Bransholme and Kingswood areas from the risk of flooding in the future.
"From the very beginning, we’ve liaised closely with the local community and used their feedback to help shape our plans, including softening the appearance of the building through the creation of a 'living roof', which will, we hope in time, become a haven for wildlife.
"Going forward, we’ll continue to liaise closely with the local community to update them on how our work is progressing and how the new pumping station will benefit them."
8 Comments
by kwright
Thursday, March 07 2013, 4:57PM
“the site was there before the houses they pulled most of it down ,all there doing is rebuilding back on its site ,its a shame if people bought houses thinking things were perfect for themselves ,alas its flooding ,or views ,i know which most people would go for”
by Domestic Bliss Cleaning Services
Thursday, March 07 2013, 12:30AM
“A few facts for you
1. "From the very beginning, we've liaised closely with the local community" LIE they made no attempt to liaise with them, residents found out by accident.
2.Your insurance will drop?? good for you, is it going to save you £30.000 ? that is on average what these residents are going to lose each on there homes.
3. This new pumping station WILL NOT cope with floodings as in 2007 FACT
Residents agree 100% that this pumping station should be build but just not there, there is masses of land just on the other side of the lagoon (right behind hollywood bowl) this would of been a perfect compromise but they dug there heals in.
the 2007 floods where caused by Yorkshire water not doing the jobs that we all pay for, drains where blocked, equipment not working and now they are telling people that this is going to make it all better???????”
by mavericka
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 9:33PM
“just hope it is built before any more jet streams .”
by Mark_Hull_65
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 9:32PM
“Some people are never satisfied are they?
Homes flooded due to lack of pumping capacity: Complain.
Yorkshire Water build pumping station: Complain.”
by mavericka
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 9:24PM
“great news after been flooded myself maybe our insurance will drop in price”
by vandriver1
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 8:59PM
“excellent news
the people around there should not complain,it will stop the rest of kingswood and bransholme flooding”
by jezhull
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 4:57PM
“With the seemingly increased chance of flooding in just about any area, surely anything like this new pumping station has got to be a good thing?”
by Greeny
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 4:17PM
“Well done, bout time this was built”