Flood Alert issued by the Environment Agency for Upper Irwell
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
The Environment Agency and partners including Bury Council and United Utilities are urging residents and businesses in Radcliffe and Redvales, who may have been affected by the recent flooding, to attend a drop-in session on Thursday 27 February.
Agencies are preparing for the arrival of Storm Dennis which may cause a second consecutive weekend of weather-related disruption.
Homes and businesses across Radcliffe and Redvales will soon be saved from the threat of flooding with construction on the flagship £40m Radcliffe and Redvales Flood Alleviation Scheme due to commence in the coming weeks.
Residents of Redvales and Radcliffe are being given the chance to view the latest proposals for a £46 million flood prevention scheme at an upcoming community drop-in session.
A six-week consultation is taking place from 30 October to 11 December on an updated draft of Bury Council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.
The Environment Agency and Bury Council are inviting residents to share their thoughts on reducing flood risk in Radcliffe and Redvales at an upcoming community drop-in session.
The Environment Agency has been putting the finishing touches to a £135,000 project that has restored and enhanced the River Irwell in Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom.