Flood Prevention Project to Commence

Construction of a storage pond and multiple dams, designed to mitigate flooding, is scheduled to commence later this month. These flood mitigation structures are slated for installation close to Sycamore Drive, Wythall, Worcestershire, following significant flooding experienced in the region in May 2018. The implementation of these measures in the village, situated near Bromsgrove, will begin on 11 November, incurring an expense of £36,000. The proposed “leaky” wooden dams are designed to permit a partial flow of water, thereby reducing the velocity of the stream’s current instead of halting it entirely, and promoting its diversion into neighboring ponds. Bromsgrove District Council previously established two smaller pools in the identical vicinity last year and has stated that the forthcoming project is expected to diminish the likelihood of severe flooding. For updates, BBC Hereford & Worcester can be followed on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram. This content is Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for material found on external websites. Information regarding the BBC’s policy on external linking is available.