The document outlines the Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme as part of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Programme, detailing the various works planned such as river wall strengthening and canal improvements. It includes steps taken for public consultation, design development, and engagement with affected properties in order to seek partnership funding. Upcoming tasks involve finalizing the business case, public information engagement, and preparation for construction approval.

1. Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme
Calderdale Flood Recovery &
Resilience Programme Board
19th July 2019

2. 2
Background

3. 3
Hebden Water

4. 4
Hebden Water
Oldgate

5. 5
Hebden Water
St Pols Car Park

6. 6
River Calder
River wall raising,
strengthening and
infilling from Stubbing
Holme Road bridge to
canal aqueduct.

7. 7
Other works

8. 8
Standard of protection
• Canal Works and Overflow

9. Work to date
• Initial appraisal and identification of appropriate
scheme
• Public consultation
• Development of outline design
• Landscaping design and historic impacts
• Development of outline business case
• Ground Investigation
• Structural Investigation
• Commencement of engagement with directly
affected properties
• Seeking partnership funding
• Reservoir work

10. Upcoming work
• Approval of the Outline Business Case
• Continue seeking partnership funding
• Detailed design
• Targeted stakeholder engagement through
detailed design
• Public information day ahead of planning
submission
• Planning submission
• Full Business Case development and approval
• Construction commencement
• Progress reservoir work

11. Construction Impacts and
Mitigation
• Car parking
• Traffic Management
• Visual impacts
• Noise
• Festivals and Events
• Compensation
• Information and updates

12. Questions
Email:
Hebden BridgeFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk