Buckskin Flood Alleviation Scheme
2021-01-21
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The Buckskin flood alleviation scheme faced delays and was a concern for local residents due to previous flooding incidents.
What discussions has the Minister had with the Environment Agency on when the Buckskin flood alleviation scheme in Basingstoke will be completed?
The Buckskin flood alleviation scheme became operational on 24 December, Christmas eve, reducing flood risk to 170 homes. Final minor works are now scheduled to be completed by the end of January 2021, and the scheme has been delivered within budget despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
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There is concern among local residents about the ability to secure property insurance after experiencing flooding.
Given that Buckskin was devastated by floods just a few years ago, what assurance can be given that homes affected by future floods will still be able to get property insurance?
The joint Government and industry Flood Re scheme was designed to help householders at high flood risk to access affordable insurance. Since its launch, more than 300,000 properties have benefited; before Flood Re just 9% of households who had made flood claims could get quotes from two or more insurers, but in June 2020, 96% of households with prior flood claims could receive quotes from five or more.
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Severe flood warnings are affecting many parts of the country, and there is a need to support local communities in a proactive manner.
With severe flood warnings currently in place, will the Minister commit to holding an emergency flood summit that brings together agencies and regional leaders for coordinated support?
We held a flood summit covering the south Yorkshire area shortly before Christmas last year. I have also said that we want to hold a series of roundtable meetings around the country covering individual water catchments.
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