Work has started on flood prevention measures in Llanhilleth. Earlier this year, the Council approved programmes of work for the communities worst hit by recent flooding events in Llanhilleth, Cwm and Tredegar.
Contractors have started to replace the section of Nant Cyffin culvert from the railway boundary to the river and work is expected to take around 18 weeks to complete. During this period, there will be traffic diversions in place, and the side road leading to Railway Street will be temporarily closed.
In Cwm, work is progressing well. Work on the main culvert is expected to finish in mid-June as expected and contractors will start at the rear of King Street next week.
In Cwmtillery, the scene of the landslide during Storm Bert, site investigations are now complete, and the Council is in the process of developing a programme of work which will be shared with impacted residents shortly.
In Tredegar work to fit flood gates and carry out tree maintenance is complete, and other measures are ongoing to try to provide protection from and prevent repeat flooding.
Councillor Tommy Smith, Cabinet Member for Neighborhoods and Environment says:
“Flood prevention and tip safety works in these communities are a top priority for us. Flooding and extreme weather events have a devastating impact on communities, and we are doing what we can to identify issues and hopefully prevent the likelihood of future incidents, as well as supporting communities with local resilience and preparedness.”
