Flood Alleviation and Drainage Improvements

Mossdale Meadows: Flood Alleviation and Drainage Improvements

The aim of this project is to address flooding and drainage problems in different areas of Mossdale Meadows, and the proposals include all the following work:

Replacement of vehicular culvert bridge over Lubbesthorpe Brook

Works to strengthen the banks of Lubbesthorpe Brook

Inclusion of drainage channels down Lubbesthorpe bridle path adjacent to the pavilion building to alleviate flooding issues

Drainage work to the entrance of Mossdale Meadows car park to drain water from the car park into the brook since the car park entrance is prone to frequent flooding during prolonged and intensive rain fall.

Resurfacing of Mossdale Meadows car park with tarmac. Currently the car park consists of hardcore and stone which frequently gets washed away in heavy rain.

The above have all been included in the Council’s 2024/2025 Capital Plan.

Timescales for the Project are below:

Date	Proposal
June 2024	Tenders invited from suitable contractors
July - August 2024	Tenders received and shortlist of suitable contractors be considered
August – September 2024	Public Consultation Final designs and contractor to be approved
October – November 2024	Work to commence

Mossdale Meadows Flood Alleviation Work Consultation

The Town Council has been looking to undertake flood alleviation work to Mossdale Meadows due to issues in several areas with flooding.

Due to the costs received to undertake the work the Town Council decided to reduce the scope of the work to undertake in order of urgent priority as follows:

Vehicular Culvert Bridge	High Priority
Drainage repair work to car park entrance	High Priority
Work to brook bank	Medium Priority
Drainage work down Lubbesthorpe Bridle Path	Medium Priority
Tarmac and work to car park surface	Low Priority

The two high priority works as shown in the table above have been approved by the Policy & Resources committee on 12th September, to be undertaken, subject to funding.

The work has been reduced considerably due to the initial costs we received to do the full works we wanted to do.

Now we want to hear from you!

Does the proposed Flood Alleviation work need undertaking?

Should the Town Council be undertaking this Flood Alleviation work at this time?

Do you agree with the priority order of the work to be undertaken?

Head over to our Consultation page for further information and how to share your thoughts on this project with us!

Closing date for comments to be Wednesday 31st October 2024

Plans

Lubbesthorpe Brook Culvert Bridge

Lubbesthorpe brook Banks

Car Park Drainage location

Car Park Drainage and construction