Making Space for Water Project: A New Hope for Flooding Issues in Crossens

 At this month’s Council meeting, plans to curb flooding in Crossens were taken a step further when Councillors approved initial plans to go ahead with the Making Space for Water project.

The Making Space for Water plan is a flood management scheme aimed at addressing flooding issues with the Three Pools Waterway. The scheme seeks to create flood storage areas to reduce surface water flood risk and also to increase biodiversity.

Flooding in the area has affected several roads including Melrose Avenue, Kingston Crescent, Eamont Avenue, Highfield Road, Balmoral Drive and Glamis Drive

The plan is still in its initial phase and is subject to funding from the Environment Agency. Liberal Democrat Councillors for Crossens are supportive of the plan to reduce flooding but want to make sure that residents views are heard as the plans develop.

Cllr Gareth Lloyd-Johnson commented: “I spoke at the Council meeting  welcoming the fact that tackling flooding in Crossens is being prioritised. Given the plans involve new ponds in places like Crossens Rec and Preston New Road field, it’s really important that the details of the plans get proper scrutiny and resident input if the Environment Agency funding is granted.”

Cllr John Dodd, said: “Flooding has caused big disruption to residents in the area, most recently a few weeks ago following heavy rain. With climate change accelerating it’s really important to try and solve this now. These plans could really help, but they must be developed with residents in mind.”

Cllr Lauren Keith, added: “We are in contact with Council officers about the plans. It’s really important for the Council to be able to monitor which properties are being impacted by flooding, so do email flooding@sefton.gov.uk if your property has been affected.”