Monkton Flood Alleviation Scheme
What we have constructed
- An under-drained swale to the back of St Josephs School. This will help to prevent surface water from reaching Mill Lane, Crawley Avenue and College Road
- Any residual flows will be picked up on Mill Lane and diverted into improved highways drainage
- Two detention basin areas (to capture surface water when it floods) were constructed towards the back of Toner Avenue School, opposite the Lukes Lane estate. These will store surface water run-off during peak storm events. During drier periods, there will be little to no water stored in these areas
- A series of drains will collect surface water flows within Lilac Walk, with improved highways drainage on Mountbatten Avenue and Kelly Road to better protect residents from surface water flooding
- Improved highways drainage and raised road platform will help to protect residents on Finchale Road, Coniston Ave, Penrith Road and Thirlmere Court by draining into a carrier pipe. This will flow northwards and drain directly into the Bede burn underneath Adair Way
Over 100 properties are better protected as a result of the scheme.
Why these works were necessary
During heavy rainfall, surface water flows have the potential to severely damage properties and businesses.
Cost
By raising the standard of protection for properties around the Monkton area, the scheme will cost roughly £2.5m and is part funded by the Environment Agency.