Environment Agency – Beales Corner Flood Risk Management Scheme update

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Update from James Turner, Senior User Beales Corner Flood Risk Management Scheme

We are pleased to inform you that work on the Environment Agency Flood Risk Management Scheme project is progressing well. Our contractors are working hard to have the scheme operational in the next few weeks.

The remaining construction activities relate to the final installation of the glazed panels. You may have noticed that some panels were previously installed and then removed. This was a planned activity to allow testing of individual product components and to ensure that the system will operate correctly in the event of flooding.

We would also like to update you on separate works being planned by Severn Trent Water. They have informed us of their intention to carry out improvements relating to their surface water management assets this Autumn.  Please note that these works are not part of the Environment Agency’s Flood Risk Management Scheme project. We understand that Severn Trent Water will be providing more information on this in the next few weeks.

As ever we are grateful for your continued patience and understanding whilst we complete this critical scheme to help protect Bewdley.

 

Environment Agency News – Beales Corner Flood Scheme Update

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We would like to share with you the latest update on the construction progress of the Bewdley Left Bank Flood Risk Management Scheme.

Currently the construction of the scheme remains on programme and our contractor is making good progress.

The major milestone for this week is the arrival of the glass panel components on site. The contractor is already starting to install these components along the flood wall. The glass panels bring the flood wall up to full height once installed. The necessary tests have already been completed for the glass panels off site testing centre, which included:

  • Static Leakage Test, where water is held against the panels to a required level to test for leakage of the seals
  • Dynamic impact test, where a heavy object is released and hit into the panels to test their durability with water next to them
  • Current leakage test, where a turbulent flow of water is forced past the screen, this is also to test the seals

Glass panel testing 23.05.2025

Over the coming bank holiday weekend Severn Trent Water will be working to make improvements to the current drainage system, this will involve excavation of the highway.  For this reason, the one-way traffic measures will remain in place.

 

Please feel free to contact the Environment Agency if you have any questions

Bewdley Bridge

Beales Corner Flood Risk Management Scheme update

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Please find the latest Bewdley FRMS project update that are looking to share with the community and traders today.

 

I am writing to update you on the construction programme for the new flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner, Bewdley.

 

This winter has been kinder to us from a flooding perspective compared to some previous years. This has enabled Jackson Civil Engineering to keep to the construction programme moving despite a number of challenges, particularly around some unknown buried services.

 

There are still several delivery risks that we are currently working hard to manage, and there is always the risk of further flooding, but we are pleased to announce that we are currently aiming to reopen the Kidderminster Road and main bridge to two-way traffic in early July 2025, ready for the school holidays.

 

We recognise the disruption the one-way system has had for people in the town. Flooding in Bewdley can cause a significant impact on people and property, and following the completion of the new scheme, the town will have effective flood defences on both sides of the river. This will improve the lives of many people for generations ahead.

 

We thank you for your patience and support during its construction.

Bewdley FRMS project update

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Please see below the latest Bewdley FRMS project update.

Bewdley FRMS construction update

Construction is progressing well and we are still on target to complete in late summer 2025.

The most recent milestone achieved is the installation of the flood gates. Please note that while the flood gates have now been installed and may be closed, the scheme is not yet operational as high river levels would still pass through the sections of the scheme where the flood defence is still being built up. The glass panels will be fitted along the top of the flood wall to bring it up to the full design height spring 2025.

Photo shows brick cladding along Millside Court section of flood wall and the flood gate being installed

Flood Alert – Latest Flood Summary Sheet for West Midlands Area (SHWG) 18-10-2024 17:00

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 Please find attached the latest Flood Summary Sheet for Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire.

 Please note, from 10:00 Saturday 19 October 2024, we will be reverting to updating the Summary Sheet daily from 10:00.

 Weather summary: Friday night will see a weak front moving east bringing rain this afternoon. This could be heavy overnight with possible line convection into Saturday morning. Totals from this rain are not forecast to cause any new fluvial flooding impacts, with totals of 5mm average and potential isolated totals of 10-15mm. There are worst case figures of 25mm should rainfall events align. Saturday is set to be dry once the overnight rain has cleared.

 Sunday will see a deep low-pressure system move across the patch from West to East that will bring strong winds. However, rainfall totals are again quite low with only minor fluvial impacts currently expected. 5-10mm of rainfall is expected catchment wide with the possibility of 15mm spot totals.

 Impacts are expected to be greatest on Southwest facing slopes and 1 or 2 more alerts may be required from this forecast rain on the Teme and Wye.

 Fluvial summary: Hayes basin is now full, and levels are rising down the Severn. Levels are steadily dropping on the Team and Wye.

 Operational activity:

•           Phase 1 and 2 in place in Shrewsbury – Frankwell.

•           Phase 1 at Ironbridge is being erected today – this is not going to be sheeted due to forecast levels and high winds on Sunday.

•           At Bewdley Severnside phase 1 (Severnside North) is in place, Severn Side South is being deployed now and will be completed today.

•           Hylton road pumps are in place in Worcester and Kempsey pumps are operational.

•           All Upton gates are closed except Dunns Lane. We are planning to close Dunns lane gate this afternoon, as necessary.

 

Tides: Tides are rising due to springs with the highest astro tides forecast for Friday evening. There is a chance that Sunday’s tides will also be high due to low pressure and high winds forecast over the weekend. At low tide, levels will recede to below alert thresholds for Gloucester and Sharpness but remain above flood alert level for Haw Bridge and Tewkesbury/The Mythe. Gloucester 3.6-3.9m This evening and 3.8-4.1 tomorrow morning. Sharpness 10.2-10.5 tonight and 9.9-10.3 tomorrow morning.

 Many thanks,

 Emma Musgrove

Flood Warning Duty Officer

Flood Summary Sheet for West Midlands Area
(Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire)
Time: 17:00 Date: 18/10/2024 Next Update Planned (approximately): 19/10/2024 10:00
Section 1: Warnings in Force
Flood Alerts Flood Warnings Severe Flood Warnings
For full details of Warnings currently in force please visit: Check for flooding in England (gov.uk)
Section 2: River Level Information
River Gauge Location Forecast Forecast Forecast Date and Time of Peak Recorded Recorded Time of Peak Highest peak in last 5 years (m) Highest Historic Peak (m)
Minimum Maximum Peak
Severn Crew Green 6.25 Thursday AM 6.58 22-Feb-22 6.58 21-Feb-22
Welsh Bridge 3.40 3.60 Friday PM 5.15 22-Feb-22 5.25 01-Nov-00
Buildwas 4.70 5.00 Sat AM 6.71 23-Jan-21 7.04 02-Nov-00
Bridgnorth 4.00 4.40 Sat PM 5.15 23-Nov-21 5.26 02-Nov-00
Bewdley 3.90 4.20 Sat PM 5.44 23-Jan-21 5.56 02-Nov-00
Worcester 4.80 5.30 Sat – Sun Overnight 5.74 24-Jan-21 5.79 26-Feb-20
Diglis 4.30 4.60 Sat – Sun Overnight 5.27 17-Feb-20 5.30 21-Jul-07
Kempsey Yacht Club 6.90 7.30 Fri-Sat Overnight 7.49 17-Feb-20 7.49 17-Feb-20
Saxons Lode 4.80 5.20 Sat AM 5.49 17-Feb-20 5.93 22-Jul-07
Mythe 4.20 4.50 Sunday 4.83 04-Jan-24 5.50 22-Jul-07
Gloucester See below for tidal info 4.75 08-Jan-24 4.92 23-Jul-07
Sharpness See below for tidal info 11.07 11-Mar-20 11.07 11-Mar-20
Teme Tenbury 5.60 Thursday AM 5.93 16-Feb-20 5.97 21-Jul-07
Bransford 5.46 Thursday AM 5.90 16-Feb-20 6.09 21-Jul-07
Leintwardine 2.38 Thursday AM 2.53 21-Jan-21 2.53 21-Jan-21
Avon Evesham 4.00 15-Nov-19 5.52 21-Jul-07
Wye Bredwardine 5.83 6.82 17-Feb-20 6.82 17-Feb-20
Old Wye Bridge 4.89 6.11 17-Feb-20 6.11 17-Feb-20
Ross on Wye 4.30 4.40 Friday PM 4.90 28-Oct-19 4.90 28-Oct-19
Newport 8.10 11-Mar-20 8.10 11-Mar-20
For current levels at gauge locations: River and Sea Levels (gov.uk)
Section 3: Additional Information & Contacts
Weather summary: Friday night will see a weak front moving east bringing rain this afternoon. This could be heavy overnight with possible line convection into Saturday morning. Totals from this rain are not forecast to cause any new fluvial flooding impacts, with totals of 5mm average and potential isolated totals of 10-15mm. There are worst case figures of 25mm should rainfall events align. Saturday is set to be dry once the overnight rain has cleared.

Sunday will see a deep low-pressure system move across the patch from West to East that will bring strong winds. However, rainfall totals are again quite low with only minor fluvial impacts currently expected. 5-10mm of rainfall is expected catchment wide with the possibility of 15mm spot totals.

Impacts are expected to be greatest on South west facing slopes and 1 or 2 more alerts may be required from this forecast rain on the Teme and Wye.

Fluvial summary: Hayes basin is now full and levels are rising down the Severn. Levels are steadily dropping on the Team and Wye.

Operational activity:
• Phase 1 and 2 in place in Shrewsbury – Frankwell.
• Phase 1 at Ironbridge is being erected today – this is not going to be sheeted due to forecast levels and high winds on Sunday.
• At Bewdley Severnside phase 1 (Severnside North) is in place, Severn Side South is being deployed now and will be completed today.
• Hylton road pumps are in place in Worcester and Kempsey pumps are operational.
• All Upton gates are closed except Dunns Lane. We are planning to close Dunns lane gate this afternoon as necessary.

Tides: Tides are rising due to springs with the highest astro tides forecast for Friday evening. There is a chance that Sunday’s tides will also be high due to low pressure and high winds forecast over the weekend. At low tide, levels will recede to below alert thresholds for Gloucester and Sharpness but remain above flood alert level for Haw Bridge and Tewkesbury/The Mythe. Gloucester 3.6-3.9m This evening and 3.8-4.1 tomorrow morning. Sharpness 10.2-10.5 tonight and 9.9-10.3 tomorrow morning.
Professional Partner Hotline:  01684 29 0799 Professional Partner queries for Gloucestershire Cotswold District :                                                                                                               0845 850 3518 (ask for West Thames Flood Warning Duty Officer North)
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