Wyre Flood Forum

WYRE FLOOD FORUM

We met on Thurs 9th Sept; half in person and half still on gallery view from home or office. With the council chamber at Poulton half empty it did not feel quite right but it will improve. Many council and agency officers were on screen leaving the floor for the reps of parish and town councils and flood action groups. We might all get together by Noel! First, to Garstang. As I write the East gate is fully raised and the west river bank is cluttered with metal sectional fencing. I am told by the Environment Agency officers that the RAM – a hydraulic water raising or lifting machineon the West gate was replaced and is fully operational but a valve on the East gate was found to be leaking during a routine oil change and has been isolated and now awaits repair meaning that the fencing will remain in place until the all clear. The operational efficiency of the two gates is crucial to the security of land, property and lives down stream.

Aesthetic Practitioner & Nursing Sister

Everyone looks beautiful. at’s what makes us beautiful. My focus is on complimenting your natural beauty through subtle enhancements that reveal a more con dent version of you. We are all unique in how we look and I pride myself on maintaining the look of ‘you’ whilst enhancing your natural beauty.

Get in Touch

Location: Garstang & surrounding areas Clinic at Unique Beauty | Home Visits Available gracesianaesthetics@gmail.com facebook: Grace Siân Aesthetics Instagram gracesiân.aesthetics Interestingly, a report from Churchtown FLAG raises the suggestion of additional flood basins higher up river to retain excess water and reduce pressure on the Garstang Basin and defences further down- stream. I know that Thomas Myerscough of the Wyre Rivers Trust is working up plans for NFM –Natural Flood Measures –in the Upper Wyre and we may see more water stored permanently although speaking as a lay man one wouldn’t want to see the Wyre drained dry. The Environment Agency (EA)–a government body- has as its ambition “a nation ready for and resilient to flooding and coastal damage today, tomorrow and to 2100” The EA’s short term aim is a “healthier, greener, sustainable future” and invites everyone to “share our vision”. There can be no doubt that in the run up to COP in Glasgow that the emphasis is on mitigating climate change.

Local Issues

Confirmed that a topographical survey of Preesall Hill had been completed and when drawings had been received a proposal for drainage improvements up stream of Sunnyside Terrace will be put in hand. LCC are considering connecting drainage on the Hill to the watercourse to the rear of Sandy lane. A group of residents will meet with officers to discuss operations. The FLAG asked if an Acco drain, a narrow strip for domestic use made of a variety of materials, and highway gullies at the junction of Sunnyside Terrace and Sandy lane could be cleared. LCC are taking action. The culvert under Burned House Lane has been inspected and found to be in good condition. Highway improvements on Cart Gate have been undertaken although plans to alter the camber had been abandoned due to adverse ground levels. Instead, an additional pipe at the bottom of Cart Gate has been installed. Work will be undertaken to clear roots in the existing culvert.

WYRE FLOOD FORUM (cont)

Hambleton and Stalmine. Matters raised include the drainage culvert from the former police station on Broadpool Lane, a highway drainage pipe in the field opposite Queensland, foul drainage from the culverted watercourse at Rydal Road and questions about Sherbourne Road pumping station. The landowner of the watercourse on Marsh Lane would need to undertake work to clear and maintain. Stalmine asked LCC to look at the junction of Highgate Lane and Staynall Lane. A request was made for the layout of the foul pumping station on Kiln lane including invert levels of discharge to Wardley’s Creek. Churchtown FLAG confirmed that most of their issues have been resolved by LCC including the installation of new drainage at the junction of the Avenue and A6 and at Ainspool Lane. St Michaels; someone unknown has created a Clough (a gully) on Humblescough Brook watercourse under the road leading to the quarry. EA claim not to be responsible but will investigate. UU are working with the FLAG to resolve the discharge of sewage from the Gt Eccleston to Churchtown Sewer on Rawcliffe Road. This will be the subject of a high level investigation. Great Eccleston: Again the hazard of flooding on A586 at Whites Bridge raised with a request to LCC to improve signage. EA were surveying the watercourse right bank. At Out Rawcliffe; work on Bodkin lane flooding completed and also at Dry Bread Lane. LCC confirm that riverside road just past Town End is being investigated for drain clearance. A quick round up of flooding issues in Over Wyre and Rural Wyre raised by residents and discussed with our officers. It is to be hoped that we will have a quiet autumn and winter.

Roger Brooks

Established 1991

t: 01995 670792 e: sales@nortechsecurity.co.uk INTRUDER ALARMS • CCTV • FIRE ALARMS

Domesti c & Commercial Design Install Service Repair Takeovers Wireless Wired

MAINTENANCE OFFER

Does your external siren look like an acti ve deterrent? Has it begun to fade? Our new siren is LED back-lit for increased visibility at night. The image is laser printed & fi tt ed internally to prevent fading & discolouarion.

50% OFF EXTERNAL SIRENS

Supply & install of external siren while on service visit

NOW JUST £40+VAT (RRP £80+VAT)