Wetlands Created Along River Alne in Alcester to Reduce Flood Risk
What happened
New wetlands are being created along the River Alne in Alcester as part of a project designed to slow, store, and manage water naturally across the landscape. This work aims to reconnect the River Alne with its natural floodplain and establish a network of storage wetlands. The project is part of a wider program supporting floodplains across the Warwickshire Avon catchment.
Why it matters
The initiative is a ten-year partnership between Carlsberg Britvic and The Rivers Trust, with Severn Rivers Trust delivering the physical work. The project is specifically designed to reduce flood risk for downstream communities, including Alcester and Henley-in-Arden.
Who's involved
- AlcesterMarket town where the wetlands are being created along the river.
- River AlneRiver along which the wetlands are being created to manage water flow.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AlcesterSpeculative
Properties in Alcester could potentially see reduced insurance costs due to the reduction in flood risk.
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The entities involved
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Alcester
market town and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK
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River Alne
river in the United Kingdom
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