Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme

The Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme is currently being developed, led by the Environment Agency, to improve protection for approximately 400 properties.

About the scheme

Hebden Bridge is at risk from flooding from rivers, the Rochdale Canal and surface water. It is in a steep sided valley where three rivers meet – River Calder, Hebden Water and Colden Clough.

The scheme will consist of:

Raising and strengthening river walls.
Using glass panels and raising barriers to minimise any intrusion on river views.
Improving protection to riverside properties.
Improving the drainage of surface water with a series of gully systems and pumping stations.

Work began at the Vale Centre site on Stubbing Holme Road in April 2021 to repair the dilapidated wall and facilitate installation of the canal overflow. This will be followed by a phased approach to delivering the fluvial elements of the scheme. The project team are planning to hold a public information event ahead of planning submissions to provide more information about the plans for the scheme.

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As part of ongoing preparation for the flood alleviation scheme in Hebden Bridge, BAM Nuttall have carried out ground investigation and drainage surveys at several locations around the town. By undertaking this work ahead of the main scheme, we will be able to reduce the risk of unknowns and the amount of time spent in these areas during the main construction phase. Click on the map below to see where the work has taken place.

If you have any questions regarding the details provided on the map, please email us at HebdenBridgeFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

Hebden Bridge cinema and street under water following flooding.

Working with the community

The Environment Agency regularly holds meetings with partners, local councillors and community representatives to provide them with updates on progress of the scheme. A key stakeholder group has been set up - a list of represented groups can be found here. You can view the latest updates shared at the meeting in the link below.

September 22 - Update

The project team has also taken part in community forums such as the Hebden Bridge Business Forum and the Disability Access Forum to get feedback on proposals for the scheme.

As details of the design of the scheme develop there will be further consultations with people who are affected to discuss proposals.

A consultation event with the local community was held in June 2017 - the consultation documents are listed below:

A report which includes all the public feedback is available here. This report highlighted the issues we need to consider when developing the proposals for the scheme. Historic England and Calderdale planning officers have been consulted to ensure the scheme is sympathetic with the character of the town and heritage.

An initial public consultation was also carried out in 2018 on the Stubbing Holme Road proposals and feedback has been considered for the design.

Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme

About the scheme

Latest Information

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Working with the community