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A major scheme to protect homes in east Leeds from flooding has opened, comprising of a new flooding control structure and flood storage at Killingbeck Meadows Local Nature Reserve.
Led by Leeds City Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency and West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the scheme provides increased protection to residential properties downstream of Killingbeck Meadows, reducing the likelihood of flooding of occurring in any given year.
By reducing flood risk in the area, the scheme will support the development of new brownfield housing, job creation and inclusive growth.
Leeds City Council has also announced that native woodland and wildflower planting will also take place over the coming months in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, enhancing green space for local residents and visitors alike. As a result, over 8,000 trees will also be planted across the Wyke Beck catchment as part of the region’s catchment wide approach to flood management.
Mohammed Rafique, executive member for environment and active lifestyles at the council, said: “We are delighted that the scheme at Killingbeck Meadows is now complete. This will undoubtedly bring greater reassurance to families and businesses downstream who have experienced the devastating effects of flooding first-hand. Residents will also benefit from the enhanced green space which is so important for our health and well-being.
“I would like to personally thank everyone who has been part of its development and delivery. The extent of partnership working has been truly phenomenal and it is down to the creativity and collaboration of the people involved that has led to such a rich and multi-beneficial programme of works. It will make a real difference to the community in east Leeds in many different ways.”
The programme has received £2.6 million funding from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, through the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1 billion package of government investment to accelerate growth and create jobs across Leeds City Region.
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