Issue - meetings

This report provides suggested improvements for Osbaldwick Beck Channel. The Executive Member is recommended to approve the renewal and reinstatement of the current watercourse layout and associated structures through silt removal, weir and sluice gate renewal and works to masonry channel sides and associated structures.

Resolved:           That Option 2 be approved: The renewal and reinstatement of the current watercourse layout and associated structures through silt removal, weir and sluice gate renewal and works to masonry channel sides and associated structures. Work would then move to feasibility studies and work with key partners such as the Friends of St Nicholas Fields to explore the potential for a second phase of works to enhance the watercourse in the park.

Reason:              Significant works are required to remove silt and vegetation from the site. This will provide an improved amenity for users of the park. Phase 2 works to develop re-naturalisation of the watercourse could deliver further improvements where feasible and funding allows.

The report providing suggested improvements for Osbaldwick Beck Channel was presented to the Executive Member. The Flood Risk and Asset Manager gave an update and highlighted the potential for further work through the Water Framework Directive and programmes developed by the Environment Agency. It was confirmed that the options presented had been appraised by the ward members and there was no risk of domestic flooding identified as part of the works proposed. It was, therefore,

Resolved:           That Option 2 be approved: The renewal and reinstatement of the current watercourse layout and associated structures through silt removal, weir and sluice gate renewal and works to masonry channel sides and associated structures. Work would then move to feasibility studies and work with key partners such as the Friends of St Nicholas Fields to explore the potential for a second phase of works to enhance the watercourse in the park.

Reason:              Significant works are required to remove silt and vegetation from the site. This will provide an improved amenity for users of the park. Phase 2 works to develop re-naturalisation of the watercourse could deliver further improvements where feasible and funding allows.