Flood defences to be discussed for part of Bury to prevent repeat of 2015

Proposals for a new flood gate have been submitted for Hardy’s Gate Bridge on Dumers Lane next to the River Irwell to alleviate the risk of flooding from in the Radcliffe and Redvales areas.

The proposals follow extreme flooding experienced in Redvales in 2015 which saw more than 700

and businesses affected.

The plans form part of a partnership between Bury Council and the Environment Agency to implement an extensive…