Flood protection scheme finished THE multi-million pound flood protection scheme for Ross-on-Wye is now protecting the town from flooding.
Work started in September 2007 and included a 2.1 metre diameter bypass tunnel, an earth bund to create a flood storage area, two bridges and general watercourse improvements.
“I’m delighted this much-needed scheme is now complete and protecting homes in Ross from a repeat of the serious and devastating floods which happened in 2000,” said Councillor Brian Wilcox, Herefordshire’s cabinet member for highways and transportation.
“I have been working for many years to get this scheme carried out and it was delayed many times due to problems with securing funding from the government so I am delighted to finally see the scheme come to fruition.”
The tunnel, running between the Homs Road and Kings Acre car parks, was complete last September and the final part of the project was finished in December.
Some minor outstanding works will be carried out this month.
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