Environment Agency Update – Update on progress of repair works
The Valley (woods) – the replacement pipe (6 metres deep) is underway and progressing well. We expect to complete by the end of January. Reinstatement works to the footpaths and planting of trees will then follow in February.
Valley Rise to Rushcroft School – the planned lining work and repairs have been completed, but a section through the school area, passing under the access road was in much worse condition than thought. We have ordered another liner for this which will be installed during week commencing 17th December.
Smallbrook Road – we have carried out cleaning work to this culvert but there are issues with two United Utilities water mains which have been laid across the culvert, damaging it. Further repairs to the water mains have caused further damage to the culvert. At present this issue is with UU and Oldham Council to resolve.
Railway Culvert (from the car park to the River Beal) – debris clearance and repairs are in progress. Following debris clearance at the bottom end, it was revealed that there is no invert to the culvert over some 50 metres. We shall be replacing this with a concrete slab. This will be completed in January.
Timescales
- Commence construction works early September 2018
- Complete construction works in woods February 2019
Advice on flooding incident
If you have any questions on this scheme ring the Environment Agency Project Manager, Ian Gemmell on 07789 480926
To report flooding or a blockage please contact the Environment Agency 24hrs incident hotline on 0800 807060.
For help and information during a flood call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Advice on preparing for a flood, what to do during flooding conditions and what to do after a flood subsides, can be found on Oldham Council’s website: www.oldham.gov.uk
Copy of newsletter: Pencil Brook Newsletter 3rd Edition