Future of Floods | Slowing the River Aire in Leeds
An extensive project in Leeds has been designed to reduce flood risk and provide major environmental benefits.
A flood alleviation scheme in Leeds is using “ground breaking” Natural Flood Management (NFM) techniques to slow the flow of the River Aire and reduce the risk of flooding.
The £112M Phase two of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme is now underway. Alongside engineering works such as flood walls and a flood storage area, the NFM approach will reduce flood risk and provide better protection for 1,048 homes and 474 local businesses.
Leeds City Council group engineer Katy Jackson says that Leeds is classed as high risk in terms of flood mapping.