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Update... Autumn 2016 Flood News and information for Oxford residents update... Autumn 2016 Welcome to the Twelfth issue of Flood Update, keeping you informed of how Oxford Area Flood Partnership is working with communities to reduce the risk of flooding. The Oxford Area Flood Partnership would like to invite you to the 2016 OPEN FORUM on Tuesday 1st November 2016 The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00pm in the Assembly Room at Town Hall Network Rail: Hinksey Culvert and Maintenance In line with the recent approval, Network Rail has now raised the track to reduce the flooding risk on the railway between Hinksey Drain and Hinksey Stream. Network Rail have completed the installation of the two culverts under the railway which saw a total of 64 precast concrete culverts lifted into place, 44 of which were done during a 16 day closure of the rail line. Temporary dams were erected in the water courses in order to create a dry space for the construction. In addition, Network Rail has raised the existing bridge deck at Stroud’s which increases the capacity of this opening under the railway. Network Rail has also begun clearing out existing culverts and water courses on Network Rail land. These clearance activities are anticipated be complete prior to the start of the winter months. Autumn is a good time to check your flood kit. Make sure it’s up to date and check your batteries. Essential flood kit: • Keep a mobile phone loaded with important • Copies of important documents in a durable and contact numbers sealable plastic bag (including driver’s licence, • Your card “How to Prepare for Flooding” insurance and bank/credit card information, family and other contact information) • Working radio and torch spare batteries • Warm clothing, sturdy shoes/boots and blankets • First aid kit • Washbag and basic toiletries • Prescription for any medicines • Comfort items for children (books, games and toys) Flood news Autumn 2016.indd 1 30/09/2016 09:36 County and Northway and Marston Flood City Working Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 and Phase 2 planning Nine partners are working together to Together develop the Oxford FAS. The project, led applications unanimously approved by the Environment Agency, will involve Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County deepening parts of Oxford’s floodplain and A letter from the The Planning applications for Council (as the Lead Local Flood Authority) widening some of the rivers and streams phase 1 and phase 2 of the have been working to together on a number that run through it, to make more space for Oxford Flood Alliance (OFA) Northway and Marston Flood water and reduce flood risk to the city. It will of flood schemes and projects, which are Alleviation Scheme (FAS) were reduce flood risk to over 1,000 homes and Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS): As a sponsor of Oxford FAS we’re delighted aimed at improving the current service and approved with no objections at businesses across Oxford, as well as major by progress: after years of campaigning and working with the authorities to existing facilities for the community. Oxford City Councils East Area transport routes into the city. reduce flood risk in Oxford there’s now action on a major scheme to do just that Planning Committee on 6th July and we’re excited with positive progress We’ve helped at public displays and These include working together on the assessment of and 7th September. Since the last Flood Forum, the scheme has Planning Applications and Land Drainage Consents to meetings, and liaised with the project team. We’ve contributed to the assessment progressed significantly. The project team used of the benefits of the scheme and thence to the Outline Business Case. We’ve been ensure development within Oxford City is compliant The £2.2m FAS will reduce the flood local knowledge and feedback from a series of with flood risk management strategies. This approach is risk to 110 properties in Northway and Marston, and works aim to commence talking with environmental groups, including the Freshwater Habitats Trust, about events in summer 2015 to develop a series of maximising the scheme’s benefits for wildlife. aimed at reducing flood risk through new development, on phase 1 in autumn 2016. options for the route of the channel. The options seeking opportunities for betterment where possible. Maintenance: We have proposed that the future maintenance of Oxford FAS Northway and Marston wards have been hit by flash flooding in the past due to then went to public consultation in early 2016. The This includes preventing inappropriate development in be overseen by a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO), composed of their close proximity to Peasmoor Brook and the Headington Hill Tributary. It can team used the results of the consultation along the floodplain, reducing the amount of built footprint in representatives from local landowners and stake holders. The body’s objectives take as little as half an hour of torrential rain to cause flooding of properties. with technical data and evidence to determine the the floodplain and reducing surface water run-off from final route, which was shared in June this year. would be to ensure that the scheme be maintained first and foremost for flood new developments through the implementation of Oxford City Council successfully gained funding from Oxfordshire Local reduction, but also to achieve the best for public access and wildlife benefits. appropriate sustainable drainage measures. Now that the route has been finalised, the team have Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund (£600,000) and the Environment started to work on the design. To do this they are This would have the advantages that To assist further with this, City and County are currently Agency (£1.6m) to deliver the project. carrying out a series of surveys and investigations to • responsibility would lie with local people for this asset so vital to Oxford • the body would be dedicated to this purpose alone jointly producing a Sustainable Drainage Systems The work will include natural embankments being installed, the channel collect data to inform the design and construction. • it would foster joint working and stakeholder cooperation. (SuDS) Evaluation Guide. The SuDS guide is aimed at realigned and a wetland reserve created to use as temporary flood storage. These include archaeological, ecological, providing easy to read, non-technical guidance for Temporary storage means that when the area is hit with torrential rain, water is topographical surveys and service investigations. The modeling for the proposed scheme shows it should reduce Oxford’s risk applicants who want to undertake development from channelled to these specific areas, held there temporarily and then released into If you want to find out more about the scheme, without increasing flooding downstream. Oxford FAS will reduce the flood risk to minor extensions up to large scale developments. the drainage system and waterways at a pace they can cope with. This prevents visit: www.facebook.com/oxfordschmeme people’s businesses and property as well as helping our wonderful city to thrive, This is to ensure appropriate management of surface flooding of homes and businesses, roads and pavements. even in the face of climate change. water run-off is achieved, as well as providing a better www.gov.uk/government/collections/ environment, improving biodiversity and water quality. It is aimed for the work on both Phase 1 and Phase 2 to be completed by reducing-flood-risk-in-oxford-and-abingdon Network Rail have recently completed their track raising, also installing an extra summer 2017. For more information please visit www.oxford.gov.uk/ Or contact the project team directly at culvert under the railway for Oxford FAS. We undertook detailed scrutiny of the Oxfordshire County Council has been working closely nandmfloodproject. [email protected] proposals, as a result of which two major revisions were required before they with the City Council on the Northway and Marston formed a proper basis for the planning decision. Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS). We surveyed Weirs Mill Stream with the Environment Both authorities have also worked together in relieving the benefits of the Oxford FAS on Thames Water assets with respect to improved Agency. It has been identified that clearance is needed several flooding issues in the Headington Quarry area Thames Water protection from fluvial flooding when compared to pre-scheme impacts. and funding is being sought. by constructing additional highway drainage systems Our current position with regards to the performance of the foul sewers is that An OFA member established the Earl Street Community as well as relieving localised highway flooding issues Oxford catchment study broadly speaking, flooding is primarily a result of operational issues such as Association which applied successfully to Scottish around the City. We continue to progress the Oxford Catchment Study, and we are sewer blockages. However there are areas where our sewers are overloaded and Southern Energy’s Community Resilience Fund during significant rainfall events. We are investigating potential changes we can for a £20,000 flood pump. Earl Street residents are The City and County are continuing to work together at on track for completion next year. a strategic level to identify areas requiring maintenance make to the network, to address flood risk in these area. now secure in the knowledge that they have their The Oxford drainage system comprises, almost exclusively, separate foul water own pump which can be deployed at the earliest and flood protection in the future alongside other We are also undertaking a trunk sewer optimisation investigation that includes and surface water sewers. Despite this, we have observed storm responses opportunity. integral partners such as the EA and Thames Water. assessment of the impact of Littlemore SPS on the network.
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