In June 2018 the Dalton Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme was completed. The scheme was designed to provide a secure access to Dalton Industrial Estate during flood events caused by the Cod and Thacker Becks. The scheme was designed to withstand a 1 in 100 year flood event. Despite the scheme Dalton Lane flooded on three occasions in February 2020. This reports seeks consideration of proposals for an investigation by North Yorkshire County Council into the reasons why the road flooded and the investigation should include recommendations to solve the problem.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the joint funding with North Yorkshire County Council of remedial works to the Dalton Bridge and Highway Flood Alleviation Scheme as set out in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

In June 2018 the Dalton Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme was completed. The scheme was designed to provide a secure access to Dalton Industrial Estate during flood events caused by the Cod and Thacker Becks. The scheme was designed to withstand a 1 in 100 year flood event. Despite the scheme Dalton Lane flooded on three occasions in February 2020.  This report sought consideration of proposals for an investigation by North Yorkshire County Council into the reasons why the road flooded including recommendations to solve the problem.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the measures outlined in the report with regard to the remedial works would provide a satisfactory solution to the flooding issue.

The Decision:

That Cabinet approves the joint funding with North Yorkshire County Council of remedial works to the Dalton Bridge and Highway Flood Alleviation Scheme as set out in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 of the report.