The Environment Agency is working in partnership with Hampshire County Council, Test Valley Borough Council, local flood action groups and other partners to develop a permanent flood scheme for Romsey.
According to the EA, the main flood risk in Romsey is from the River Test. As a chalk river, the Test is influenced by high groundwater levels in the underlying chalk during prolonged heavy rainfall.
The proposed scheme includes fluvial and surface water elements which work in conjunction with each other to reduce the risk to 87 properties.
Fluvial elements include:
Surface water elements:
The Environment Agency and project partners will be holding a public information event between the 11 October to 14 October 2017 in Crosfield Hall, Romsey.
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