As part of the ongoing Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme, two of the three new footbridges have now been successfully installed in Wellholme Park. These bridges will span the flood storage areas, linking key walking paths and enhancing connectivity across the park.
In their latest floods newsletter, Calderdale Council say they they are designed with both safety and accessibility in mind, the footbridges will provide secure pedestrian routes even during periods of heavy rainfall, helping to ensure the park remains open and usable for most of the year.
The scheme for Brighouse includes:
• Upstream storage in Whinney Hill Park and Wellholme Park
• The replacement or repair of existing defences along the River Calder
• Widening the channels to help prevent Clifton Beck and River Calder from overflowing.
As well as reducing the risk of flooding to homes and businesses, the scheme will also deliver environmental benefits along the Clifton Beck Catchment by creating and enhancing natural habitats and by supporting Natural Flood Management measures.
Drone footage showing the construction progress of the scheme can be viewed on the Eye on Calderdale YouTube page.
