We are investigating flooding in North Billingham from surface water and searching for sustainable local solutions with the aim of reducing the impact.
WE ARE WORKING PROACTIVELY WITH COMMUNITIES TO MANAGE THE AMOUNT OF RAINWATER THAT ENTERS THE SEWER NETWORK AS PART OF OUR SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME, RAINWISE.
This will help to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses now, and in the future, and protect our environment from pollution.
Over the coming months, we will be investigating opportunities to carry out surface water management projects in and around North Billingham.
We want to work with communities to fully understand how surface water in the area impacts on our network during heavy rainfall and this will help us to identify the right solution to minimise future flood risk.
You can let us know about any surface water issues affecting you by using this portal. Alternatively, please call us on 0345 717 000.
In some situations, it may be necessary for us to upgrade the existing network. We will use sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) where possible.
These may include rainwater gardens, ponds or grassed detention basins and have wider social and environmental benefits, including providing a green space for people to go to in an urban area and creating valuable wildlife habitats.
We will let you know if there is a need for us to install any flood risk reduction measures, and will seek your views before any work is carried out.
For more information about Rainwise and ways in which you can get involved, please see www.nwl.co.uk/rainwise.
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