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Hebden Bridge Flood Scheme Delayed Until 2028
27 Aug
Summary
- A £81m flood alleviation scheme for Hebden Bridge faces delays.
- Construction is now unlikely to commence until early 2028.
- The town has experienced severe flooding multiple times since 2000.
A crucial £81 million flood alleviation project for Hebden Bridge has encountered significant delays. The Environment Agency has confirmed that construction is now unlikely to begin until early 2028. This timeline is contingent upon the successful completion of all remaining necessary approvals.
This development follows the earlier approval of plans by Calderdale Council to enhance the town's flood defenses. These plans include the construction of new flood walls and vertical rising barriers, alongside repairs and rebuilding of existing infrastructure. Hebden Bridge has a well-documented history of severe flooding, with the town experiencing major inundation events in 2000, 2006, 2012, 2015, and 2020.
