Preliminary works are set to start on the second phase of Derby’s multi-million-pound flood defence scheme.
Known as Derby Riverside, the package of works aims to provide significant flood resilience protection to many properties and highways along the east bank of the River Derwent, from Causey Bridge to Derwent Bridge.
The project is part of the Our City, Our River (OCOR) flood defence scheme, one of the city’s biggest infrastructure projects – and follows the awarding of a £38 million contract by Derby City Council for the work to be carried out.
The initial works will mainly consist of land clearance, making way for a new flood wall, floodgates and a riverside green area that will provide a controlled corridor for flood waters to pass through the city safely.
Councillor Camel Swan, the city council’s cabinet member for climate change, transport and sustainability, said: “As our climate continues to change, river flooding remains a risk to many homes and businesses in the city centre. In just five years we have seen the five highest recorded river levels in the city. We saw the damage caused by Storm Babet on the left bank of the river, and the need for action is clear. With these works, we will continue to protect properties and future proof our city.”
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