Kempsey opens new flood scheme

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In July 2007 150 houses and businesses were flooded Credit: PA

A £1.7 million project hoping to prevent further flooding in Kempsey, Worcestershire, is to be opened. The project is hoping to reduce the risk of flooding to properties in the village.

Kempsey has been flooded 23 times in the last 30 years with the worst taking place in 2000 and 2007. In July 2007 150 houses and businesses were flooded and A38 was closed for two days, when the River Severn and surface water overwhelmed drainage systems which could not drain into the brook.

The Environment Agency claim the Kempsey Flood Risk Management Scheme will reduce the risk of flooding to a 1 in a 100 chance of occurring in any one year.

Funding for the project has come from the Local Levy with contributions from Worcestershire County Council, Kempsey Parish Council and Kempsey Flood Action Group (FLAG).