About the scheme
Delivered by the Environment Agency, in partnership with Calderdale Council, Ove Arup and Partners and BAM Nuttall Ltd, the three main areas of work are above Stubbing Brink, at Hebble End and Fairfield.
Construction is due to commence in Spring 2023.
Latest information
BAM Nuttall commenced the ground investigation works in August 2021. These investigations are now complete. The findings from this investigatory work will inform the detailed design and confirm constructability.
Submission of planning applications for Hebble End Rochdale Canal outfall and Shelf Road River Calder outfall are due to be submitted shortly. A public meeting was held in November 2021 - please see the document below for more information:
The area
Erringden Hillside is located along the southern edge of Hebden Bridge in the Calder Valley. The upper slopes are primarily used for agriculture, with wooded areas on the mid slopes providing a buffer between the more developed lower slopes. The impacts of industrialisation associated with the milling industry are evident with the Rochdale Canal and the Calderdale railway flanking the River Calder within a narrow corridor along the valley bottom.
The catchment is characterised by steep slopes, with interconnected bridleways, footpaths and roads that traverse the hillside. The project area has been considered as three discrete elements, which are summarised as follows:
Stubbing Brink
Located at the western end of Hebden Bridge, this straddles the Rochdale Canal and Calderdale railway cutting. The area is primarily residential.
Hebble End
The site is located between the River Calder and Rochdale Canal and contains a mix of residential and commercial properties. It provides an important access point to the Fairfield and Horsehold areas.
Fairfield
Located at the east of Hebden Bridge, it is bounded by the railway line. The area is primarily residential.
The network of footpaths and access tracks on the steep catchment provides efficient routes for surface water to flow down the hillside to the urbanised areas of Hebden Bridge.