Residents in Whitby will be supported from the effects of flooding and ‘extreme water levels’ with a £180,000 grant to upgrade properties.
Funding of £179,450 to improve the flood resilience of residential properties in Whitby has been accepted by North Yorkshire Council.
The Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy’s grant funding will be used for measures such as flood barriers, flood doors, air brick covers and non-return valves to waste pipes to reduce the impact of flooding on properties.
The measures can significantly reduce flood damage and repair costs, with every £1 spent on property flood resilience (PFR) potentially saving £5 in future damages.
A dozen properties have signed up to the scheme in Whitby, which could involve homeowners contributing financially if costs come in over budget.
The River Esk flows through the centre of Whitby forming the harbour, which is protected by two breakwaters.
Cllr Mark Crane, NYC’s executive member for open to business, agreed to accept the funding at a meeting last week.
Watertight International Ltd will be contracted to design and construct the scheme and will enter into a formal agreement with homeowners, according to a council report.
Following the construction works, JBA Consulting will carry out a post-installation audit under an existing contract.
The authority’s coastal strategy identified a potential further 27 residential and 38 non-residential properties which could benefit from PLP in these areas.
The owners of 17 properties identified were invited to a drop-in information event last summer, where the owners of 12 properties registered an interest in the scheme following the engagement exercise.
Homeowners are aware that a contribution from themselves will be required, according to the council, and in order to limit the financial risk to the authority, no products will be ordered until any required personal contributions are paid.
The Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (YRFCC) is a regional partnership to take an overview of flood and coastal erosion risk management.
The committee promotes investment and encourages good value innovation that benefits communities.
“RFCCs raise a Local Levy on Lead Local Flood Authorities, including North Yorkshire Council, which provides an invaluable resource to help fund local flood and coast priorities,” a report concludes.
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