Flood gates to be offered to properties in Blaenau Gwent
Homes in Llanhilleth and Cwm will be offered the gates free of charge
Blaenau Gwent Council says it will be offering flood gates to residents living in properties identified as being most at risk in the communities affected by previous storms.
The homes which are identified in Llanhilleth and Cwm will be offered the gates and associated fitting works free of charge.
The Council will be in touch with those living in eligible properties over the next few months:
Homes in Llanhilleth and Cwm have been affected by flooding in two major storms in the past few years, and with winters becoming more severe which can affect river levels, the Council says it is working with the communities to minimise risk where possible.
Councillor Tommy Smith, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services and Environment, said:
“As part of the Blaenau Gwent Deal we are committed to working with the communities that have previously been devastated by flooding.
"We have identified money within our own budget this year, as well as continuing to apply for Welsh Government funding wherever possible.
“We have carried out extensive drainage improvement works in both villages, improved community resilience through training and by providing resources and by offering these flood gates we hope to provide even more reassurance to residents during future weather events.”