The Environment Agency has published the maintenance management plan for Cockermouth, it can be downloaded by clicking on the link. Two potential areas of gravel removal on the Derwent and Cocker upstream of the town were identified. The target area for gravel removal for the main Cockermouth channel are outlined on page 7 of the report. The gravel control and management scheme is designed to have the following characteristics : Be effective at reducing sediment input at the key area (which is the in-town stretch of the Derwent and Cocker through Cockermouth. minimise environmental impact maximise sustainability Be operational effective (have manageable access routes and be safe to operate). The strategy is treated as a live document and is correct to its evidence base at the date of issue. If forthcoming evidence emerges that can materially impact operational activities, this will be considered and the strategy updated accordingly.
Community Information Documents
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
Public Exhibition of the Planned Flood Defences
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.
Flood Defence Proposals
The latest flood defence proposals, maps, questions and answers The Environment Agency has investigated whether improvements can be made to the existing standard of protection against flooding in Cockermouth. Results of this feasibility study show that improvements can be made and are justified on economic, technical and environmental grounds. As part of our study we investigated different options to reduce flood risk to the town and discussed these with local residents during February and March 2011. Working with the community has enabled us to address concerns and come up with our preferred option to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in Cockermouth. The preferred option is to raise sections of the flood walls and embankments along the River Cocker and River Derwent. What happens now?
