Otley scheme wins civil engineering award
Days after passing its first test at the hands of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin, there was more good news for the Otley Flood Alleviation Scheme (Otley FAS).
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Days after passing its first test at the hands of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin, there was more good news for the Otley Flood Alleviation Scheme (Otley FAS).
OTLEY’S flood defence scheme has been completed - dramatically cutting the risk to properties near the bridge.
ACCORDING to Northern Powergrid there are still nearly 10 places across North Yorkshire without power after Storm Arwen wreaked havoc.
ACCORDING to Northern Powergrid there are still nearly 10 places across North Yorkshire without power after Storm Arwen wreaked havoc.
CONSTRUCTION on a scheme to better protect Otley residents from flooding started this week. The scheme, which is part of the response against the climate emergency, will reduce flood risk to 53 properties in the area around Wharfemeadows Park. Led by Leeds City Council in partnership with the Environment Agency, WSP and BAM Nuttall Mott McDonald (BMMjv), the scheme comprises of an embankment running parallel to Billams Hill and vegetation management on the islands downstream on Otley weir. Together, the measures will reduce the likelihood of flooding from the River Wharfe to a 4 perce...