Environment Agency applies for Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme in Cornwall
What happened
The Environment Agency submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme in Cornwall. This major investment is intended to protect homes, businesses, and community facilities from flooding. The proposals include improving the historic stream channel, replacing footbridges, and adding a new flow control structure.
From newcivilengineer.com
Why it matters
The scheme is a major investment intended to strengthen flood defenses in Portreath, which faces some of the highest flood risk in Cornwall. It supports the continued operation of the historic Portreath Tunnel, a flood defence asset. The proposals are designed to help the community better withstand future storms and intense rainfall.
From newcivilengineer.com
Who's involved
- Environment AgencySubmitted the planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme.
- Cornwall CouncilLocal administrative body in Cornwall.
Keep exploring
The entities involved
-
Environment Agency
non-departmental public body in the UK
-
Cornwall
German holding company
Related events
- West Sussex County Council and the Environment Agency began working together to manage flood risk.
- The Environment Agency is investigating a flood risk management scheme related to Sankey Brook.
- Monitors flood situation across Northumberland.
- Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the county of Hampshire.
- Nottinghamshire County Council and the Environment Agency are restoring sections of the River Greet as part of a jointly funded flood protection scheme.