Issue details

Wallasey Embankment Reinforcement - Acceptance of Grant

Report informing of progress in developing a scheme to arrest erosion at the base of Wallasey Embankment, which, if left without intervention would increase the risk of flooding to 800 properties in the Leasowe and Moreton areas. Report will seek approval for the acceptance of grant following successful business case submission to undertake construction works to the embankment. Flood Defence Grant in Aid is expected to be in the region of £1.5m.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure impact > £500,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/07/2020

Decision due: Between 1 Jul 2022 and 31 Oct 2022 by Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee, Director of Neighbourhood Services

Lead member: Councillor Elizabeth Grey, Chair of Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee elizabethgrey@wirral.gov.uk

Lead director: Nicola Butterworth

Contact: Email: elizabethgrey@wirral.gov.uk.