Flood Defences Shipley 2023-01-12
2023-01-12
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48 properties in Shipley are at high risk of flooding from the River Aire. No viable options for upstream storage or walls have been identified to protect these properties.
What recent assessment has been made regarding the adequacy of flood defences in the Shipley constituency, given that 48 properties are at high risk of flooding?
Bradford Council and the Environment Agency have identified 48 properties in Shipley at high risk from River Aire flooding. No viable options exist for upstream storage or walls to protect these homes. Property flood resilience surveys are ongoing, and measures will be considered based on feasibility and funding.
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The specific ask regarding a recent assessment of flood defences was not fully addressed with concrete details.
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Shipley has applied for the frequently flooded fund, which was introduced to benefit constituencies like Shipley that experience regular flooding but lack adequate defences.
Why does funding for flood defence not reflect the severity of frequent flooding impacting fifty properties ten times? When will Shipley receive funds through the newly introduced frequently flooded allowance?
We recognise the hardship for those few properties that are frequently flooded, which is devastating. The new frequently flooded fund has been introduced to address this issue. Shipley has applied and details of awards will be announced at month's end.
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