Calderdale Flood Partnership The Calderdale flood action plan is supported and delivered by partners across the catchment.
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Strengthening Defences We have been developing a programme of works to reduce flooding from rivers and surface water. Consulting, planning and constructing flood alleviation schemes for Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge. Calderdale Council are identifying where there is not enough capacity in existing surface water drainage systems. Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water are working to identify reservoirs that could help reduce the risk of flooding. Canal & River Trust are exploring whether canals can be used to protect against flooding. Yorkshire Water are improving sewer networks. Slow the Flow are promoting sustainable urban drainage systems.
30 million flood alleviation scheme for Mytholmroyd The main elements are:- New, raised, and improved flood walls; Widening of the river channel at St. Michael s church; The relocation of Caldene Bridge to enable river widening; Strengthening and waterproofing buildings next to the river. Demolition of three houses
Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme Proposals In July 2017 we held a consultation event at Hebden Bridge showing options for the scheme. Members of the public shared their ideas and thoughts about the proposals. Scheme options are accessible at http://eyeoncalderdale.com
Overview of river modelling 5 Steps 1. Understanding the problem 2. Data collection 3. Define modelling approach and build models 4. Model performance and testing 5. Run models for present day and proposed options
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Reservoir management to reduce flooding The Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water have completed an exercise to identify reservoirs that could be used to help reduce flooding. There are a number of technical, environmental, legal and regulatory challenges to overcome. The Environment Agency, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, DEFRA and OFWAT have established a working group to look at potential use of reservoir storage. A regional study is ongoing to understand the impacts of using these assets on water supply.
Flood Risk Reduction Schemes Phase 1 (FRRS1) Flood Risk Reduction Works are now complete at the following sites: Shop Lock, Todmorden Nutclough, Hebden Bridge Bacup Road, Todmorden Pin Hill, Midgely Woodland View, Hebden Bridge Work at Burnt Acres, Eastwood to improve highway drainage is expected to be complete by the end of September 2017. Erringden Hillside works will be part of the Hebden Bridge flood alleviation scheme to increase design and construction efficiencies. Park Road, Elland - work is continuing to develop the business case to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses.
Flood Risk Reduction Schemes Phase 1 completed schemes Completed the installation of a new access ramp and the construction of a new wall to retain the ramp at Shop Lock, Union Street, Todmorden New trash screen, working platform and access steps at Nutclough, Hebden Bridge Surface water collection system on A6033 Keighley Road (north of Nutclough)
Flood Risk Reduction Schemes Phase 1 completed schemes There are 22 sites along a 3.5km stretch on Bacup Road, Todmorden. The project was completed in May 2016 and reduces flood risk to 109 residential properties. New trashscreen, headwall and access steps on Bacup Road Surface water collection system on A681, Bacup Road
Flood Risk Reduction Schemes Phase 2 (FRRS2) The Environment Agency held four community drop-in events at Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden in June 2017. The events were attended by other partners including Calderdale Council, Canal and River Trust, Northern PowerGrid, Yorkshire Water. The drop-ins provided an opportunity for local communities to give their knowledge of the sources and extent of flooding to support initial FRRS2 assessments.
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You Can Slow The Flow! SuDs (Sustainable Drainage systems) Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) mimic the natural cycle of water management by retaining water where it lands (instead of shedding it quickly to drains and watercourses, which can lead to floods). Slow The Flow Calderdale is raising awareness of how this can be achieved by everyone in their urban environment at home, at work, at school and in public places.
Calderdale Council road gully improvement Around 1,300 road gullies in Calderdale will be repaired or replaced after Calderdale Council successfully secured nearly 1 million from the Department for Transport (DfT) to boost local flood defence work. Calderdale Council will spend its 1 million funding on 10 major roads throughout the borough: the A629 Keighley Road, A629 Calderdale Way, A646 Skircoat Moor Road, A646 Todmorden Road, A644 Wakefield Road in Brighouse, A646 at Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd, A62 Cooper Bridge, A58 Whitehall Road in Lightcliffe and the A58 Ripponden.
Ongoing Environment Agency maintenance
Natural Flood Management (NFM) Natural flood management aims to manage the landscape to slow the flow of water, this includes: Understanding the relationships between catchment management and flooding. Delivering NFM techniques which can contribute to flood reduction and alleviation - water storage, planting trees, changing land management. Working with land owners and land managers to contribute to solutions such as stewardship schemes to support flood management techniques. Influencing government policy and ensuring adequate regulation.
Tree & Woodland Strategy The TWS 2017-2027 & associated action plan is now in draft after consultation with stakeholders. The strategy which outlines an approach to tree and woodland management across Calderdale, for the next 10 years, is due to go to Calderdale Cabinet in November and hopefully will be finalised and published by the end of the year.
Opportunity mapping for Natural Flood Management
Natural Flood Management Guidance We are finalising natural flood management guidance for farmers, landowners and other land managers, specific to Calderdale.
Hardcastle crags pilot project A Natural Flood Management pilot project at Hebden Water and Crimsworth Dean Beck, Hardcastle Crags. Slow the Flow are working with the Environment Agency, the National Trust and neighbouring landowners; Small working parties to work in Hardcastle Crags; Using fallen trees and other natural materials already in situ where possible; Some tree felling as part of the longer term forestry management plan; Installation of leaky dams / log jams / re-use of mill ponds and gully stuffing; Working on brooks, ditches and the main channels.
Volunteer days at Hardcastle Crags Volunteers working on gully stuffing and leaky dams Nathan the horse used to move large trees working with volunteers
Plate weir Woody leaky dams Gully stuffing
Gorpley landscape for water project Yorkshire Water together with the White Rose Forest partnership are investigating tree planting opportunities across the Yorkshire Water estate. On the moors above Gorpley, 60 hectares of grassland will be planted with trees slowing the flow of water. Approximately 3,000 trees will be planted per hectare, up to 200,000 trees over the next ten years. Treesponsibility and other community groups will be major delivery bodies for this work. Work at Gorpley has been awarded 50,000 from DEFRA and additional funding from the Woodland Trust.
The Source Partnership The Source Partnership are delivering practical work to address soil erosion and stabilise landslides Work includes treating landslides with fascines (pictured), removing Himalayan Balsam and thinning shallow rooted beech trees Treesponsibility planting another 50,000 trees in the Upper Calder Catchment by the end of 2018 Slow The Flow Calderdale has coordinated a project to install a small number of river level monitors in the Calder Valley
River Stewardship Community led river channel maintenance and stewardship work is funded, this is being delivered by Calder Valley Clean-Up team and Calder Future. 200 young volunteers from Calderdale took part in the work to tackle Himalayan Balsam. Part of the 2017 summer National Citizenship Service programme.
Resilient Infrastructure We have been working hard to repair and strengthen key infrastructure to ensure it is operational for future floods, this includes: Reviewing the flood risk of roads, railways, water and power supplies that are locally critical; Protecting and maintaining significant infrastructure; Setting out maintenance plans and supporting local communities to carry out their own maintenance work.
Energy Infrastructure Hebden Bridge energy supply was the area worst affected in the Boxing Day 2015 floods. 80% of businesses were affected. In all, seven of Northern PowerGrid sites were affected. Two sites suffered disruptive failures, three sites required maintenance and one needed cleaning. Northern PowerGrid has completed repair work at six sites. Four substations in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge are being relocated.
Power substations recovered or relocated Hebden Bridge Hollins Road, one of two new sites where equipment will be moved to from existing sites. Substation circuit diagram
Sub-stations being replaced Hebble End poorly located by the river Calder Mill also located close to the river Stubbing Holme Rd also penetrated by flood water Market St. site did not flood but is in poor condition
Canal recovery work supported by volunteers in Walsden, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge The Trust is developing its first national Flood Risk Management Strategy, and are hoping to consult on it externally early in 2018.
Elland Bridge - Calderdale Council & Canal and River Trust recovery work Elland bridge connected Elland with Halifax via A629 and was lost during the 2015 Boxing Day flood event. The bridge was demolished & two temporary bridges were built, one for pedestrians and one for utilities. Bridge opened to pedestrians 15 th January 2017 Bridge opened to vehicles 9 th February 2017 2 nd April Elland Celebrates canal, road, towpath and footpaths all reopened.
Recovery work Wakefield Road, Salterhebble Retaining wall supporting Wakefield Road was significantly damaged during the December 2015 floods, leaving the main road above at risk. The reconstruction cost 900,000 including design and temporary works, careful selection of wall type and finish. Works completed March 2017.
Recovery work Copley Bridge Copley bridge connecting Copley Village with Greetland was lost during 2015 Boxing Day flood event. Grade 2 listed structure built 1857, owner unknown and Heritage England was unable to save, sadly demolished December 2016. Replacement structure is a steel truss bridleway bridge and some of the original stone will be used as monumental features Bridge to reopen end of September 2017
Repairing and Maintaining Rights of Way At Jumble Hole Clough water had eroded the clough to form a plunge pool and carved out a large area under the retaining wall and road. The road had to be closed; Environment Agency and landowners consulted; Central section of the clough was built up with boulders, shuttering to the side of the undermined section and filled with reinforced concrete; Placed additional boulders on reinforced concrete Footpath at Shelf before and after
Resilient infrastructure actions completed Yorkshire Water have completed a number of actions to strengthen water infrastructure: Replaced spring drain at Widdop to ensure stability of reservoir embankment. Investigated feasibility of measures to replace support structures at Walker Lane, Sowerby Bridge, and Huddersfield that were washed away during the December 2015 floods. Carried out Widdop flood study and refurbishment of the spillway to make sure it operates safely during flooding. Carried out work to protect the embankment on the upstream face of the dam at Gorpley from further erosion. Carried out work to protect the embankment on the upstream face of the dam at Dean Head Lower from further erosion.
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Community Resilience Since the devastating floods the partnership has supported the community in many ways to make sure that people and property are more resilient in flood incidents. Effective warnings are vital and many people have signed up to get flood warnings. Partners are investigating new methods to warn communities where river levels rise quickly. The partnership have established a network for community flood action groups and a database of volunteers who can help out during and after floods. Resilience begins with the individual, the householder, the business.
Watermark Flood Fund A Community Foundation for Calderdale project part funded by Calderdale Council. Watermark Flood Fund s aim is to build a pot of money that can be accessed by businesses & households immediately. Shops or businesses sell a WATERMARK product, and a percentage or all the profits go into the fund. Over the last 18 months the fund has raised over 250k, the next target is 500k with your help. Find out how you can get involved www.watermarkfund.org
FloodSave - Calderdale A Community Foundation for Calderdale savings scheme to primarily help businesses affected by the Boxing Day 2015 flood. FloodSave s primary aim is to provide matched funding to businesses that save up to 2,000 through Calderdale Credit Union. To find out more please visit http://www.cffc.co.uk/floodsave/
Support to Businesses Small business (less than 50 employees) were the worst affected by the Boxing Day floods. Calderdale Council received 666 applications for grants. 575 grants were approved, to a value of 2,704,121 Amount paid out as of August 2017: 1,751,450 New front door flood gate Windows blocked off
Support to Residents 1620 grant applications were received since the flood recovery grant programme opened in February 2016. Average residential grant approved 4,295 per property. Actual spend to date 4.4m, with a further 2m committed in approved applications. Flood resilience grant scheme closed to new applications on 31 March 2017 but work is ongoing for homes with approved grants. Deadline for completion of works by 30 September 2017, extensions are being considered on a limited case by case basis for owners with special / extenuating circumstances. Calderdale Partnership - reducing the risk of flooding for Calderdale
More resilient homes Works to homes have included: Fitting stainless steel kitchen units and worktop; Store cupboards with quick release doors and removable shelves; Installing a tiled floor that can be easily cleaned; Stripping the plaster to expose the natural stone walls; Raised electrical wiring and switches; Lifting the level of white goods including oven, washer/dryer. Raised electric points and wiring in stainless steel conduit pipes Flood resilient stainless steel kitchen units
Calderdale Live Exercise 2016 Tested the Environment Agency flood warning sirens; Calderdale Council opened six community hubs; West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue team carried out rescue scenarios; Flood wardens were patrolling areas & speaking to officers in the hubs; Exercise will be repeated in October 2017. Environment Agency colleagues carrying out a flood scenario Incident command vehicle Flood resilience officer being interviewed by Heart Radio Calderdale Partnership - reducing the risk of flooding for Calderdale
Opening the 6 community hubs in Calderdale As part of the Calderdale Live Exercise 2016, six community hubs were opened to work along side each other if there is an emergency in Calderdale Hebden Bridge Community Hub
Testing the flood warning sirens Flood Warning Area 48
Mytholmroyd flood information centre A place where the community can come and ask questions directly. Provides up to date information on the scheme for residents. Information regarding other flood scheme proposals in the valley. The flood information centre is open every week, Monday 10am - 4pm, Wednesday 1pm 7pm and Friday 10am 4pm, located in the community centre car park.
Flood wardens down the valley Our warden groups include Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge, Elland, Luddendenfoot & Brighouse. In February 2017 partners organised a flood warden network. We now have over 60 wardens in Calderdale.
Funded radios for flood wardens Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have funded new radios for flood wardens, this means better communication links in flood events. Radios will be linked into the council community hubs this will ensure wardens can send and receive messages quickly & easily in the event of a flood.
Flood plans for schools & carehomes Activity sessions at Burnley Road Academy including a giant flood game and show and tell, which helped children learn about why they flooded, this helped them to feel more prepared if it happens again. Members of the flood resilience team visited Mytholmroyd Meadows, a care home and sheltered housing for vulnerable adults and elderly people. They also worked with the homes managers to create a detailed flood plan for the care home. The school had only recently reopened after nine months. It was also an opportunity for information to be taken home to parents and guardians.
Encouraging residents to sign up to flood line The Environment Agency sent out a 10,000 mail shot out to all homes in Calderdale that are at flood risk promoting our flood line service. Since the mail shot we have had an increase in sign ups, this means more households will receive our flood alerts and warnings & can hopefully be better prepared. Our flood resilience team has been out door knocking encouraging people to sign up. Don t miss out register for flood line here https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-floodwarnings
Refresh of the Calderdale Flood Action Plan comments welcome The flood action plan was originally published in October 2016. The revised action plan has more specific, achievable actions and new actions added. Over 20 actions in the plan have been completed. We are committed to regularly report on the plan reports can be found at http://eyeoncalderdale.com/flood-action-plan We would like your views on the plan complete the short survey at http://eyeoncalderdale.com/flood-action-plan
Emergency Numbers Environment Agency Floodline (24 hours) 0345 988 1188 Environment Agency Incident Hotline (24 hours) 0800 80 70 60 Yorkshire Water 0345 1 24 24 24 Canal and River Trust 0800 47 999 47 Northern Powergrid 0800 375 675 Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council 01422 288000