West kirby flood wall

The council said without the wall, the entire road would have needed to be closed off. Get our MyWirral newsletter, for the best news, pictures, opinions and video from across the peninsula.

TRY as we may we cannot see how the new 'flood barrier' along the promenade at West Kirby is either sensible or good value for money. Those who struggle to walk far and choose to sit with a picnic in their car can no longer see the estuary and Welsh hills. Those who choose to sit on the roadside benches out of the rain can no longer see the marine lake, estuary, and Wales. The promenade surface, built we think, angled downwards to the water for the floodwaters to run off, is confusing for some, and possibly a 'fall' in waiting. All this financial madness and social sadness created for a flood that has happened once in half a century. All this to protect promenade house owners who have removed the protecting banking from the fronts of houses to dig down below sea level and build a garage! The cycle lane is great; should mean that walkers no longer run the risk of being run over on the pavement.

West kirby flood wall

The costs were much higher than initial forecasts which the council said was due to unexpected issues with the promenade itself, problems relocating the RNLI, design costs, and inflation. The wall was controversial during construction but following completion, public perception has reportedly become more positive. When there is high risk of flooding, Wirral Council said it would close the gates along the seawall preventing water from spilling onto South Parade. However, a video circulated on Facebook showed part of the promenade flooding as waves pour through an open floodgate. This resulted in some standing water pooling on the road surface along parts of South Parade for a short time. While this was unfortunate, it is important to note that, without the new flood defence, South Parade would have had to have been closed completely to traffic as water would have flowed across the whole carriageway. Although levels are lower than yesterday and wind direction is southerly, the Environment Agency is still forecasting some overtopping and splash onto the promenade at West Kirby. Why not follow birkenhead. You can also send story ideas or letters to the editor to news birkenhead. Skip to content. All Environment.

Campaigners had argued it will stop people from coming to the town. We need no further proof that levelling up is a total con. Access will be maintained at all times for the RNLI.

Information on this page has been provided by Wirral Council and was correct at the time of upload. The Flood Hub is not responsible for any information held on this page. Since December , there have been more than 20 flood events at West Kirby with four considered significant. With sea levels rising, this risk is only going to increase and the scheme will protect 70 properties at risk of flooding now from extreme tidal events and give more than properties improved protection over the next century. West Kirby is a town located at the north western extremity of the Wirral peninsula. Its waterfront centres on 1km of promenade South Parade Road and its wide footpath , with views across the Dee estuary towards Wales and the Marine Lake, which attracts various water sports use.

Despite some disagreement, councillors at Wirral Council all voted to approve the extra money. The funding, which will come from the Environment Agency, will cover rising material costs, additional ground works and the temporary relocation of the RNLI during construction. The sea wall will stretch for 1. Conservative councillors have criticised the scheme for impacting businesses, which have been affected by a drop in footfall linked to the construction, and have questioned the case for the wall. Tony Cox, who previously said it was "making businesses face ruin", asked about the wider impact on the town. However, Labour councillor Steve Foulkes argued public opinion would shift and the wall would be seen as a success in the long run. We live in a climate that is raising sea levels and the risk of flooding has been described by the Environment Agency", he said. Councillors also voted to ask the audit and risk management committee, which scrutinises council decisions, to look at the scheme. The wall is scheduled to be largely finished by the end of April with a grand opening event in May.

West kirby flood wall

Wirral Council is working with expert partners such as the Environment Agency to build a 1. The flood alleviation scheme aims to protect the area from flooding well into the next century. Following consultation, detailed plans were approved at Strategic Planning Sub-Committee on 2 November The PDF file above may not be suitable to view for people with disabilities, users of assistive technology or mobile phone devices. PDF maps are more suitable to view on a large screen over a wifi connection. Find out more about the project on the Flood Hub website.

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Access will be maintained at all times for the RNLI. The standard to which the wall is designed is equivalent to the likelihood of a similar event to December The crossfall of the promenade - from the existing lake wall up to the new flood wall - is part of the design of the scheme. The wall was controversial during construction but following completion, public perception has reportedly become more positive. Why not just provide flood barriers for individuals or properties? Will the risk of tidal flooding change in future? These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience — the local community. Where can I park? However, a video circulated on Facebook showed part of the promenade flooding as waves pour through an open floodgate. Knowsley Village. The Merseytravel website provides the latest information on bus and train times and tickets available.

The 1. Its aim is to protect houses in the area from flooding while an estimated 20 lives will be saved in future years during serious storms. Campaigners had argued it will stop people from coming to the town.

We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Saturday Night Takeaway fans spot error that will 'haunt' Dec. The final design for the structure will incorporate an area for commemorative and celebratory plaques. The flood alleviation scheme aims to protect the area from flooding well into the next century. With this type of construction work noise is to be anticipated, however we will do all we can to minimise this as much as possible. How do you know the scheme will work? Prior to the events of December , Wirral Council had identified in its coastal strategy that considering secondary flood protection measures to address to the risks at West Kirby was a matter of moderate urgency but also the highest priority for intervention. West Kirby flood alleviation scheme. Liverpool FC. In order to undertake the work safely, sections of the road will be closed to all non-construction traffic including parking.