A £180,000 grant to protect properties in Whitby from the effects of flooding and ‘extreme water levels’ is set to be accepted by the council.
North Yorkshire Council is set to accept funding of £179,450 to improve the flood resilience of residential properties in Whitby.
The funding from the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy will be used for measures such as flood barriers, flood doors, air brick covers and non-return valves to waste pipes to reduce the impact of flooding on properties.
The measures can significantly reduce flood damage and repair costs, with every £1 spent on property flood resilience (PFR) potentially saving £5 in future damages.
A dozen properties have signed up to the scheme in Whitby, which could involve homeowners contributing financially if costs come in over budget.
The River Esk flows through the centre of Whitby forming the harbour, which is protected by two breakwaters.
Sea flooding due to extreme water levels in the harbour and lower estuary typically occurs on both banks.
Notable sea flooding events occurred during the December 2013 east coast storm surge and a further storm surge in January 2017.
“The events caused extensive damage to public infrastructure and widespread flooding around the harbour, impacting many properties,” a report notes.
The cost of damage around Scarborough and Whitby after the 2013 severe tidal surge was estimated to be about £1 million.
The worst affected area on the east bank has been addressed by the Church Street Flood Alleviation Scheme, North Yorkshire Council said, which was one of the priority schemes recommended by the council after adopting the Second Whitby Coastal Strategy in 2012.
The strategy identified a potential further 27 residential and 38 non-residential properties which could benefit from PLP in these areas.
The owners of 17 properties identified were invited to a drop-in information event last summer, where the owners of 12 properties registered an interest in the scheme following the engagement exercise.
If acceptance of the funding is accepted at a meeting next week, Watertight International Ltd will be contracted to design and construct the scheme and will enter into a formal agreement with homeowners.
Following the construction works JBA Consulting will carry out a post-installation audit under an existing contract.
Homeowners are aware that a contribution from themselves will be required, according to the council, and in order to limit the financial risk to the authority, no products will be ordered until any required personal contributions are paid.
The Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (YRFCC) is a regional partnership to take an overview of flood and coastal erosion risk management.
The committee promotes investment and encourages good value innovation that benefits communities.
“RFCCs raise a Local Levy on Lead Local Flood Authorities, including North Yorkshire Council, which provides an invaluable resource to help fund local flood and coast priorities,” a report concludes.
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