A £88,000 project designed to alleviate the risk of flooding in Maltby has been completed.
The site, on Dale Hill Road, has a history of flooding during heavy rainfall due to the existing Severn Trent surface water sewer becoming overwhelmed. This often led to severe flooding of bungalows in Dale Hill Close.
To address this, a new highway surface water sewer has been designed and installed by Rotherham Council’s Drainage Delivery Team. The new system collects rainwater from the highway and diverts it directly into a nearby watercourse, relieving pressure on the existing infrastructure.
Cllr Lynda Marshall, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Green Spaces, said: “This project is a great example of how smart engineering and teamwork can make a real difference to communities vulnerable to flooding.
“By forging ahead and investing in resilient infrastructure, we’re helping to protect homes and improve the quality of life for our residents.”
This project reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable, community-focused infrastructure solutions.
The scheme on Dale Hill Road is part of Rotherham Council’s commitment to reducing the impact of flooding on the borough.
Earlier this year, as part of its budget, the Council committed £6m towards a flood alleviation scheme at Catcliffe, while work continues to establish other schemes in Whiston Brook and Eel Mires Dike.
PICTURED: Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Green Spaces, Cllr Lynda Marshall, Andy Adams and Mick Hobson from Rotherham Council's Highways team with local resident.
