An application for changes to Kendal’s Flood Scheme project has been submitted to the district council.
The work includes a new Stock Beck pumping station, the demolition of an existing Kiosk and additional landscaping and style changes for the overall scheme.
The new plans were shaped by feedback from residents, who were invited to a drop-in session at Castle Street Community Centre in May.
A design and access statement, prepared by Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure Ltd, acting on behalf of the Environment Agency, submitted as part of the application says: “The selected pumps will operate as ‘fish-friendly’ pumps which will avoid unnecessary harm to fish within the Stock Beck watercourse.”
The proposals would also include work at Gooseholme Park.
The design and access statement says: “Due to the upsizing of the Stock Beck pumping station infrastructure, the [defence] wall has been moved slightly further into Gooseholme Park to enable the new infrastructure to sit on the ‘dry’ side of the defences.”
The plans have been submitted to South Lakeland District Council and are part of the multi-million-pound investment by the Government to improve flood protection for over 1,400 homes and over 1,100 businesses in Kendal and across the Kent catchment.
Other work set to be carried out as part of the changes includes underground infrastructure for the new station, the erection of motor control centre and electricity substation, linear defences, new outfall to the River Kent and sustainable drainage on land adjacent to the River Kent at Stock Beck and Gooseholme Park.
Environment Agency Area Flood Risk Manager, Stewart Mounsey said: “Getting feedback from residents on the plans is important, and all the comments received have shaped the planning application submission. We would like to thank all those residents who took the time to attend and share their views with us.
“It is important to get the scheme built as quickly as possible to protect the homes and businesses in this area of Kendal.”
The planning application is now with South Lakeland District Council’s Planning Officer.
The plans are available for comment via the council.
The application can be viewed on the council website: Search for a planning application (southlakeland.gov.uk)
