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” »
Below are the documents that were presented at the community information day on Friday 11 November and Saturday 12 November.
Current Proposals November 2011
Cockermouth Historic Flooding Outlines
Historic flooding in Cockermouth
Cockermouth flood risk management Plan (November 2011)
Cockermouth Flood Risk Management Q & A
The Environment Agency’s approach to River Maintenance
Residents in Cockermouth can view and comment on plans and proposals to reduce flood risk in Cockermouth next month, as the Environment Agency and Cockermouth Flood Action Group host a public exhibition for the local community.
The exhibition will allow residents from Cockermouth and surrounding villages, to find out how the Environment Agency plan to reduce the risk of flooding from the Derwent and Cocker to approximately 360 homes and 55 businesses in Cockermouth, see designs for the proposed flood risk management scheme for the town and provide feedback to the Environment Agency.
The exhibition will be held in an empty shop on Main Street (formerly ‘Brysons’) in the centre of the town on Friday 11 November from 10am – 7pm and Saturday 12 November from 10am – 5pm.
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