Padiham s multi-million pound flood risk management scheme is set to continue Work is set to begin on proposed sites as part of Padiham’s £9 million flood scheme. Once completed, the scheme will aim to protect over 150 homes and bushinesses in central Padiham as well as manage surface water risk on local highways. The Environment Agency said it will carry out the investigations including digging of trial pits and boreholes to identify foundations and underground services at sites across the town. This work is expected to last for around 8 weeks. This investigation work will allow the Environment Agency, Burnley Borough Council and other partners to anticipate any issues and plan effectively for the construction phase.
Work on £9m. Padiham flood scheme gathers pace
Padiham s multi-million pound flood risk management scheme is set to move a step closer to construction with ground investigation works starting this week.
Wednesday, 27th January 2021, 7:00 am
Plans for the scheme itself include new and enhanced flood walls, earth embankments as well as modifications to the local highways
The Environment Agency will carry out the investigations including digging of trial pits and boreholes to identify foundations and underground services at sites across the town.
The work is expected to last for around eight weeks.
This investigation work is essential to the scheme and will allow the Environment Agency, Burnley Borough Council and other partners to anticipate any issues and plan effectively for the construction phase.
Work continues on Padiham flood scheme
The next step towards building Padiham’s £9 million flood scheme will start this week when ground investigation work begins on proposed sites.
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26 January 2021
• The Environment Agency will carry out the investigations at sites across the town with work expected to last 8 weeks
• Once completed, the scheme will better protect over 150 homes, businesses and key infrastructure in central Padiham as well as manage surface water risk on local highways.
Padiham’s multi-million pound flood risk management scheme is set to move a step closer to construction with ground investigation works commencing this week.
The Environment Agency will carry out the investigations including digging of trial pits and boreholes to identify foundations and underground services at sites across the town.