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2007 Floods – 5 Years On Worcestershire September 2012 Dave Throup

2007 Floods – 5 Years On Worcestershire September 2012 Dave Throup. A reminder Progress Preparedness and response Communities protected The future. June/July 2007. Wettest on record Periods of very heavy rain 6” rain on July 20 th Exceptional flooding on Teme, Severn and Avon

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2007 Floods – 5 Years On Worcestershire September 2012 Dave Throup

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  1. 2007 Floods – 5 Years OnWorcestershire September 2012Dave Throup

  2. A reminder • Progress • Preparedness and response • Communities protected • The future

  3. June/July 2007 • Wettest on record • Periods of very heavy rain • 6” rain on July 20th • Exceptional flooding on Teme, Severn and Avon • Surface water flooding

  4. Impacts • 6000 buildings, 3500 homes, 800 businesses flooded • Rescues from buildings and caravans • Road network crippled for days • Long term infrastructure damage • Agriculture • £6.5m per week

  5. Progress – Preparedness & response • Governance • Assessment of flood risk • Reduction of flood risk • Reduction of flood impact • Response triggers and actions

  6. Progress – Protected communities • 7 most vulnerable communities now protected • 260 properties • Vital infrastructure • £10.5m investment into Worcestershire

  7. Upton upon Severn £4.5m 51 homes and businesses Replaces temporary barriers Careful design and landscaping

  8. Hylton Road Worcester £1m 19 Homes Businesses along Hylton Road A443 Replaces temporary barriers Raised cycle and footway

  9. Powick £900k 19 homes A449 Protects both sides of village

  10. Kempsey £1.7m 37 Homes Fish friendly pumps

  11. The future • Vulnerability of Worcestershire • Climate change • Economic recovery and growth

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