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2020-04-21 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
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Press release
Critical flood defence work to start at historic pier in HullA £42 million tidal flood defence scheme taking place in Hull has started construction work at the city’s historic estuary frontage. ![]() Victoria Pier, where work has begun as part of the £42 million Humber Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements Scheme This critical work is essential to maintaining and improving Hull’s flood defences, and is being carried out in accordance with government guidelines for safe working due to the Covid-19 outbreak. In the coming weeks, a new steel sheet-pile wall will be built 2.5 metres into the estuary, in front of the existing edge of Victoria Pier. This will shore up the quayside area as the existing piles need to be replaced. A new concrete flood defence wall build on top of the new structure. A raised promenade will be created behind the new wall, which will include glazed panels, to maintain views of the estuary. The promenade will incorporate steps and ramps leading to the existing ground level at Nelson Street. Temporary flood defences have been put in place along Nelson Street to maintain flood protection while the work takes place in the Victoria Pier area. A historical survey has been carried out on the statue of one of Hull’s most famous sons, William De La Pole. The statue will be protected while the work takes place. New street furniture and public art will be installed on completion of the work. The original pier will not be affected by the works but public access will not be possible during construction. Access will be reinstated once the construction of the new flood defence scheme has been completed. Pedestrian access will be maintained along Nelson Street. The work is taking place as part of the Environment Agency’s Humber Hull Frontage flood defence improvement scheme which will reduce the risk of tidal flooding to 113,000 properties. Building work is under way at a number of locations across the city, including St Andrew’s Quay retail park, St Andrew’s Dock, Albert Dock and Victoria Dock Village. Project manager Helen Tattersdale, of the Environment Agency, said:
In regards to construction work taking place while lockdown was in force to protect the spread of Covid-19, Ms Tattersdale said:
Highways England contributed nearly £2 million towards the scheme, from its Environment Designated Fund, which helps to improve flood resilience and reduce flood risks to communities close to its network of roads. Highways England Programme Development Manager Toni Rios said:
Councillor Mike Thompson, portfolio holder for neighbourhoods, communities and environment at Hull City Council, said:
All sections of the Humber Hull Frontages flood defence improvements scheme are expected to be completed in spring next year. For more information on the scheme, click here For more information about what to do in a flood and to sign up to receive free flood warnings, click here
Published 21 April 2020
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/270821 |
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