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Environment Agency invites community to comment on flood plan |
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Monday, 21 April 2008 |
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The Environment Agency is inviting people concerned about river flooding in Sussex to help identify how it can be managed for the next 100 years. It is developing the River Ouse Catchment Flood Management Plan and the draft is now available for public consultation.
Catchment Flood Management Plans are large-scale plans that explore and identify how flood can be managed long-term. The consultation phase allows anyone with an interest in this area of Sussex, which includes Turners Hill, Haywards Heath, Uckfield, Lewes, Newhaven and Seaford to contribute to the plan.
Andrew Pearce, Environment Agency Kent & East Sussex Area Flood Risk Manager, said:
“This report has been compiled in partnership with a number of organisations to further understand the flood risk in the River Ouse catchment. An important part of this process is public consultation and we encourage residents of this area to express their views and concerns. All contributions and comments are welcome.
“Following a three-month consultation period, we will finalise the best management options for the area, and adopt a set of policies that will enable us to manage flood risk effectively and reduce flood risk for people, property and the environment.” Interested parties who want to comment on the report have until 7 July 2008 to submit their response.
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