Flood Alleviation Schemes in the Vale of Glamorgan

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd at 2:01 pm on 9 May 2018.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour 2:01, 9 May 2018

I thank the Member for her follow-up question. In terms of the Llanmaes flood alleviation scheme, design work is continuing and expected to be completed later this year, with construction to commence shortly after. Improvements to drainage in the village to increase capacity and a series of small flood storage areas above the village—. Property-level protection is offered to properties at risk, and nine have taken up this offer, and that will be installed shortly. A large flood storage area will also be constructed downstream of the village of Cadoxton. So, there are two schemes in Cadoxton: the tidal work scheme and the flood alleviation scheme. The tidal work scheme is expected to be complete by the end of the year, and in the flood alleviation scheme, Natural Resources Wales are currently investigating several options, which have been assessed to reduce flood risk to properties in the village of Dinas Powys both now and in the future. This could include upstream storage, natural flood management and the installation of floodwalls and relief culverts in the town. But I’m happy to write to the Member with further details if she so wishes.FootnoteLink