Work has started on installing an automated pumping station to help manage and reduce the risk of surface water flooding to businesses within the industrial area adjacent to Caton Road in Lancaster.
The work is being funded by a £360,000 Government grant and is part of a project to protect businesses along this vital stretch, following the completion last year of the River Lune flood wall.
This next stage will see the excavation and construction of a pump chamber housing two automated pumps. Excess surface water in extreme storm events will be discharged through new outlet pipes into the River Lune.
To protect the pump itself, the control panel will be installed on an elevated plinth to give additional protection to the electronics and switch gear.
VBA, who completed the River Lune flood defence wall, will be undertaking the work, which will last for approximately 13 weeks.
Councillor Erica Lewis, cabinet member with responsibility for flood prevention, said: “It is exciting to see work begin on this project. This stretch of Caton Road is vital to our local economy, being home to businesses that employ thousands of people.
“We can't prevent all flooding but this scheme, combined with the flood wall which was completed just last year, will make a huge difference.
“My thanks go to the council’s engineering team, who have worked tirelessly to bring this scheme, and the vital protection it will bring to safeguard vital infrastructure and jobs, to fruition.”
Police appeal after motorists drive wrong way following M6 crash near Lancaster
Morecambe FC chief: Pensions issue was reason for transfer embargo
New week-long Morecambe Comedy Festival announced
Family-run holiday park firm celebrates 70th birthday
Crime commissioner and MP join police officers on patrol in Lancaster
Lancaster MP calls for "kinder society" as she backs £300K boost to end rough sleeping
Morecambe piano player, 95, releases debut album for hospice
Emergency services called after motorhome crash on M6 near Lancaster
PHOTOS: Cyclists Ride for Hope in epic round-the-world challenge in Lancaster
Intrepid duo to set off from Carnforth on 8000-mile charity European road trip
Free super-fast public WiFi scheme announced for Morecambe Promenade
£35K 'Sunshine Smiles Appeal' launched to create lasting legacy for children at RLI
Runners to take on 30-hour Morecambe Promenade relay for brain tumour research
VIDEO: Clean-up under way after Lancaster and Morecambe homes and businesses hit by flooding
North Lancashire vs Lancaster, Preston and Ribble Valley: Battle over name for new council
LISTEN: Caring animal rescue charity set to move to new home in Morecambe
New healthy drinks shop opens in West End of Morecambe
LIVE UPDATES: Businesses closed and roads flooded as heavy rain hits Lancaster and Morecambe area
UPDATED: Crunch meeting called to vote on future of Morecambe club now cancelled
Morecambe-based reality show starring Tyson Fury up for National Television Award
