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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
7th October 2022
4 mins read

Celebrating five years of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

Leeds City Council and the Environment Agency have reflected on the impact of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 (Leeds FAS1) since its launch five years ago. On October 4, 2017 the first formal flood defences in Leeds were officially opened. An investment of £50m, the scheme is made up of a series…
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Apperley Bridge
12th February 2021
5 mins read

Planning application submitted and funding pledged for flood defence measures in west Leeds and Apperley Bridge, Bradford

Ambitious proposals to reduce flood risk in the River Aire catchment have been submitted to Leeds City Council and Bradford Council. The multi-million pound plans, developed by Leeds City Council, Bradford Council and Environment Agency, include a new flood storage area between Horsforth and Rawdon and flood defences at Apperley Bridge. The proposals are…
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Kirkstall Leeds
18th December 2020
5 mins read

Five years on from Storm Eva: flood defence schemes bring hope as part of city’s response against climate emergency

It was a storm that devastated homes and businesses, costing Leeds an estimated £36.8million. Five years on, a £112.1million scheme to better protect the A65 Kirkstall Road corridor and areas of Apperley Bridge is offering hope to 1,048 homes and 474 businesses, following a successful first year installing flood defences along the River Aire…
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