York Flood Alleviation Scheme
York, UK · Post-2015 (additional funding allocated after December 2015 floods, ongoing as of May 2022 newsletter) · £45 million (additional funding allocated)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchSignificant additional government funding was allocated following the severe floods of December 2015, demonstrating a reactive investment strategy. - The scheme emphasizes a comprehensive approach to water management across multiple flood-prone areas. - The project highlights the ongoing need for robust flood defences in historically flood-affected urban areas.
Key engineering challenges
Protecting 2,000 properties in York from flooding. - Implementing flood defence measures across 18 distinct flood cells within the city. - Upgrading existing critical infrastructure, such as the Foss Barrier.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Environment Agency
- Lead contractor
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- Lead designers
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- Project type
- upgrade | new build
- Scale
- Protects 2,000 properties; measures across 18 flood cells; upgrades to the Foss Barrier.
- Disciplines
- civil; hydraulic
- Standards & frameworks
- Adherence to UK flood defence standards and environmental regulations.
Sources: "York Flood Alleviation Scheme", Environment Agency Newsletter, May 2022, https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/yorkshire/yorkfas/user_uploads/foss-fsa-newsletter-may-2022.pdf - "York Flood Alleviation Scheme", AECOM, https://publications.aecom.com/water/managing-flood-risk/projects/york-flood-alleviation-scheme/ - "York Flood Alleviation Scheme: an overview | Part 2", CIWEM, 2023, https://www.ciwem.org/events/york-flood-alleviation-scheme-an-overview-part-2-in-person