Water on the Land - [CASE STUDY] Yarm Flood Management Scheme

Question 1

Provide some background history of Yarm.

Answer 1

Yarm is a historic market town, and once an inland port.

It has had a long record of floods, going back centuries.

Question 2

When was Yarm’s most recent flood?

Answer 2

It was in January 1995.

Question 3

What were the responses to the flood?

Answer 3

Any of the following:

• £2.1 million flood defence scheme.
• Reinforced concrete walls with metal flood gates for access by people and vehicles.
• Earth embankments.
• Gabions.
• Fishing platforms, street lighting and replanting to improve the environment.
• Building materials approved by English Heritage to remain in-keeping with existing architecture.