Ashington Rainwise

Hi

I hope you all remain well.

I wanted to provide the community with a progress update and let you know that projects formally known as Communty Action Plans (CAPs) have now become part of the Rainwise initiative. I am pleased to report that we have continued to look into opportunities to make the Ashinghton & Newbiggin sewerage catchment more Rainwise.

We have reviewed the initial outcomes for the Newbiggin & Ashington study and have identified the areas in the catchment were our effort should be focused to reduce flood risk. This would mean modifying the sewer network to ensure less rainfall enters the system which in turn will reduce the likelihood of flooding as well as pollution to water courses. The project has been re-launched and my project team are currently working on notional solutions in three areas of the town North Seaton Road, Seventh, Eight & Ninth Rows and Northumberland Close and surrounding streets.

You may have noticed some increased activity around North Seaton Road and the west end of Ashington in the recent days. This is part of the site data collection exercise. Below is a schedule of the works currently being undertaken;

North Seaton Road and verge – topographical survey 28/08 – 31/08.

Traffic Management will be required. All works on road to be complete between 29/08 and 31/08

7th, 8th, 9th and 11th Row topographical survey 03/09 – Until Complete.

Traffic management will not be required

Morpeth Road and verge - 10/09 – Until Complete

Traffic Management will be required for part of this work, it is planned for the 10/09 to 12/09

Booths Road Double Roundabout and verge - 12/09 – Until Complete

Traffic Management will be required 12/09 to 14/09

Northumberland Close and surrounding Streets

When all the above work is complete - Traffic Management will not be required

I would love to hear from anyone who lives or works in these areas, and for you to share your experiences of flooding or the management of surface water in the area

Thanks

Ian