Flood Warnings
Plans of Cockermouth Flood Protection Scheme
The full details of the main Cockermouth flood prevention scheme can now be viewed on Allerdale Borough Council’s website.
The application is open for comment until 22 February 2012 positive comments will help smooth the process and keep our town safe and dry.
Institution of Civil Engineers Community Award
The flood alleviation project which now protects 42 homes was defined by a full programme of community engagement via the Cockermouth Flood Action Group comprising residents of the close knit neighbourhood. The Environment Agency encouraged community involvement, both in planning the scheme and its subsequent management.
The EA project team and CFAG worked closely together throughout the project, with the action group securing long term ownership and maintenance agreements for a new pumping station.
The group also contributed to delivering the project, working alongside the EA and its suppliers in designing and supervising the works. The end result is a project which has significantly reduced the flood risk to this community.
ICE North West Regional Director Alan Butler described the project as a first rate example of co-operation between community and agency. He said a key element of the project was to safeguard the River Derwent’s habitat – a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Continue reading “Cockermouth Flood Prevention Scheme Wins Engineering Award” »
Cockermouth Flood Action Group received this detailed report on the severe weather warning from the Met Office regional advisor:
Let’s first deal with the winds today, the strongest of which will shortly exit stage east. Gusts of 50-60mph have been recorded, mainly
along the coast and over higher ground, much in line with expectations. Resulting impacts appear to have been relatively minimal.
Continue reading “Wind Warning” »
CockermouthRiver Levels
Reservoir levels
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