Chesterfield Homes to be Protected Against Flooding
More than 60 Chesterfield homes will be protected against flooding thanks to a specialist scheme supported from Chesterfield Borough Council.
Work is currently being carried out by specialist contractor Whitehouse Construction on three homes in Spital Lane. The properties will be fitted with flood doors, drainage pumps and non-return valves as well as other works to seal against flood water.
A further 59 homes in Brampton are to benefit later in the year.
The Environment Agency has helped secure funding for the work with Chesterfield Borough Council contributing a further £53,000 towards the cost.
Councillor Chris Ludlow, Chesterfield Borough Council’s Executive Member for Environment said:
“Although the council is not directly responsible for flooding, we know that flooding has been a big problem for some of our residents and this is why we have contributed funding towards the work.
“The work carried out on these homes should offer real relief to people who have previously experienced flooding after heavy rainfall.
“We will continue to work with our partners to help alleviate the risk and effects of flooding for residents.”
