Why is Rhondda Cynon Taf council recommending a property buyout on Clydach Terrace?

The council is recommending the purchase of sixteen homes on Clydach Terrace due to severe flood risks that have caused extensive damage and significant anxiety for residents.

What is the estimated cost for the Clydach Terrace property buyout?

Council officials have recommended purchasing the sixteen homes on Clydach Terrace at a cost of £2.57 million, which includes incidental costs, relocation assistance, and legal fees.

Have previous storms affected Clydach Terrace?

Yes, during Storm Dennis and Storm Bert, much of the pavement and highway on Clydach Terrace was under water, causing extensive damage to properties and leading to insurance difficulties for residents.

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Flood-Hit Homes: Council Buys Out Clydach Terrace Residents

2 Feb

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Summary

Council officials propose buying 16 homes for £2.57 million due to flood risks.
Residents experience severe anxiety over potential flooding and property damage.
Previous storms caused extensive damage and insurance difficulties for residents.

Flood-Hit Homes: Council Buys Out Clydach Terrace Residents

Rhondda Cynon Taf council officials have put forward a recommendation to acquire sixteen homes on Clydach Terrace, at an estimated cost of £2.57 million. This significant investment includes incidental costs, relocation assistance, and legal fees, aimed at addressing severe flood risks that have plagued the street.

Residents have reported extreme anxiety, particularly during flood warnings, with concerns for their pets and families. Previous severe weather events, such as Storm Dennis and Storm Bert, submerged pavements and highways, inflicting extensive damage upon properties. The consistent threat has made obtaining insurance difficult and costly for homeowners.

Natural Resources Wales deemed building a raised flood defence wall economically unviable. Consequently, the council's proposal to purchase the affected properties is viewed by residents as the only viable solution to mitigate the persistent danger and daily anxiety associated with living in a flood-prone area.