Flooding in Lincolnshire
- As a result of climate change, the risks and potential impacts of flooding, particularly on the Lincolnshire Coast, are likely to become a more serious in the future. Whilst the situation is unlikely to change significantly over the Regional Plan period (up to 2031), anything built now would be expected to last at least 80-100 years and so could be affected in the future.
- The future of the coast is not just an issue for Lincolnshire. The coastal area represents a huge recreational, agricultural and environmental resource for the rest of the East Midlands and for the nation as a whole. It has proved a very attractive residential location, particularly for older people moving into Lincolnshire from other parts of England.
- Large parts of the three coastal districts have been designated as 'Flood Zone 3' by the Environment Agency and are considered to be vulnerable to sea level rise.
- The towns of Boston, Spalding and Louth all have long histories and many buildings and settings of historic importance. The protection and enhancement of Boston has been highlighted by English Heritage as a regional priority. There are also a high number of Scheduled Ancient Monuments and registered parks and gardens across all three districts.
- Whilst flood defences are designed to high standards, the consequences of failure through breaching or 'over-topping' have to be considered. In most areas along the coast this may result in damage to property and agricultural land, but would not be hazardous to people. However in some of the so called ‘rapid inundation zones’ people would be at risk if the defences failed.
Reducing the risk of flooding from Lincolnshire river - Work has begun to reduce the risk of flooding to communities along a stretch of river in Lincolnshire.
The Environment Agency is working on the banks of thesteeping river, downstream of the railway bridge at Firsby, near Spilsby.
The £111,000 project will return the banks of the river to their original design profile. It will include the installation of a geo-textilemeshwithin the crest of the bank to maintain its height and prevent damage by burrowing animals.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/124990.aspx?page=2&month=11&year=2010&coverage=Anglian
http://emra-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/rss_partial_review/options?pointId=d984816e307
