Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation
This project forms part of our £20 million programme to reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses across Leeds City Region. Alongside a minimum of £57 million of partner funding, this programme is expected to safeguard up to 1,385 businesses and 11,100 jobs.
We’ve invested £2.5 million of Leeds City Region Growth Deal funding into flood alleviation works in Mytholmroyd.
Our investment, part of a £30 million project, will help fund the construction of new flood walls for the River Calder and Cragg Brook; the widening of the river channel; the construction of a new bridge; and removal of the bridge at Orchard Business Park.
This is part of our £20 million programme to reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses across Leeds City Region. Alongside £57 million of partner funding, this programme is expected to safeguard up to 1,385 businesses and 11,100 jobs.
Project overview
| Project Lead | Environment Agency |
|---|---|
| District/ Area | Calderdale |
| Business case summary | Read the full document |
| Funding |
£2.5 million Leeds City Region Growth Deal |
| Project Status | Activity 6: Delivery |
| Start and end dates | January 2018- Spring 2020 |
| Delivery partners | Calderdale Council |
| Other funders | Environment Agency Others to be confirmed |
This page was last updated in Q4 2019/2020