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Council and has been supported by Network Rail, the Northwest Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, Transport for Greater Manchester, the Department for Education and the Department for Transport.


Once complete, the flood scheme will better protect 723 homes and 489 businesses from flooding. The Littleborough section will safeguard 337 homes and 185 non-residential properties. Additionally, the scheme aims to provide considerable environmental benefits, with 1.2 acres of woodland enhancement at Grove Lodge and over 130 trees and 160 m of hedging to be planted.


Nick Pearson, Area Flood and Coastal Risk Manager at the Environment Agency, said: “We understand the devastating impact flooding can have, which is why reducing flood risk is our top priority.


“We are pleased with the success of the construction of this scheme to date and that hundreds of homes and businesses are set to benefit from improved


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“We can’t always predict where the rain will fall or where flooding will occur, but we do know which areas are at risk, so it’s essential we all do our part by checking our flood risk and signing up for flood warnings preparing for-flooding. By taking small steps today, you can immediately improve your own


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Milestone Infrastructure Limited and Oxfordshire County Council staff collecting the 2024 Green Apple Environment Gold award


readiness.”


Councillor Tricia Ayrton, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Environment, said: “Our community understands first-hand the devastating impact that flooding has, so these works will have a lasting and very real impact on our many residents and businesses in these areas.”


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