Construction work to start on new section of York flood scheme

The Environment Agency has started construction work on a major section of its York Flood Alleviation Scheme this week.The work will see more than 500m of new flood defences installed in sections between Skeldergate Bridge and Millennium Bridge on the Rowntree Park side of the River Ouse.It will include:new flood gates at the bottom of Clementhorpeconstruction of seven flood wallsan embankment240m of below ground seepage mitigation under Terry Avenueraising of the road at the bottom of Butcher TerraceAs part of the construction programme, Terry Avenue will be closed between its junction with Skeldergate and Roomzzz Hotel, for approximately 12 months, starting in April.The first stage of the work will involve building the construction compound on the football pitch at the south end of Rowntree Park.The project team say they aim to complete the work by the end of next year.The total cost of the project is £7.7 million, funded by Defra as part of the York Flood Alleviation Scheme. City of York Council is contributing £317,000 to the scheme.In total, the Environment Agency is investing £45 million in the York Flood Alleviation Scheme, to better protect 2,000 homes and businesses in the city from flooding.To join the mailing list to get regular updates on the York Flood Alleviation Scheme, email yorkfloodplan@environment-agency.gov.uk.