Andrew has been provided with a further update from the EA on the Airmyn Foreshore Stabilisation Works.
Andrew reports, "As I mentioned during my last update, I have been working closely with the EA on this project, which has come about through millions of pounds of Government funding.
"I am informed that the works are now expected to start this summer, but, as before, this will be subject to the obtaining of a marine licence. I will be sure to let residents know as soon as the exact dates and timings have been determined. "
Below is the latest update from the EA, which includes further information on the works and locations, working hours, and the duration of the works.
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Airmyn Foreshore Stabilisation – Compound Location
Later this year the Environment Agency are due to carry out work to strengthen the foreshore berm in front of the flood defence wall in Airmyn. This work is required to reduce the risk of flooding to the village and surrounding area. When the work is due to start is subject to the timescale of obtaining a marine licence, but we expect for it to be summer 2022. We will provide an update on the timings of the work as the marine licence application progresses.
We will be delivering most of the work from the river, however, a compound location is required near the working area. The land shown by the red line on the map below (Figure 1) has been identified as the compound location.
We believe that some properties which back onto the river (shown by the blue line on Figure 1), have access to the riverbank out of the back of their properties. Please note that this access will be restricted for the duration of the works in the interest of health and safety. We will also be diverting the Public Right of Way which runs along the back of these properties for the duration of the works. If you live in one of the properties which back onto the river and own/have access rights out the back of your property, please can you make us aware using the email address at the bottom of this letter.
The compound will consist of temporary moorings, a crane platform, a temporary road, storage area, welfare units and a car park. The proposed set up of the compound can be seen on the next page (Figure 2). On Figure 2, the blue line represents the approximate alignment of the temporary road.
The proposed set up of the compound has been planned to ensure the welfare units are not close to properties and/or has a buffer between them and any nearby properties. The welfare units will be single story units and will include an office area. A car park will be provided as part of the compound to ensure that cars do not park on High Street and restrict or block access to any properties.
The working hours have been restricted to 08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday, with residents to be consulted ahead of any changes being made to these hours. The only vehicles which will be accessing the compound outside of the working hours will be to allow changeover of security personnel. The compound location will have security present 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The works are forecast to take 9 months to complete, and the compound will be in place for the duration of the works.
With most of the work being carried out from the river, HGV movements will be minimal. However, the delivery of some materials and delivery of the welfare facilities will result in a small number of HGV movements to the compound location. There will also be some mobile crane movements to and from the compound during the works.
