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<p>The Environment Agency (EA) has removed sediment from the River Irwell since Storm
Eva, assessed the viability of temporary defences and sprayed invasive species on
the river bank so that construction of any potential flood wall can be done as efficiently
as possible if this proves to be a feasible option. The EA has also supported the
creation of a flood group who can share project updates, share real time flood information
and flood forecasts, and gather knowledge and experiences to help understand the flood
risk and help develop practical options.</p><p> </p><p>Running parallel to this, the
EA has been working hard with its partners, including Bolton Council, to understand
flood risk in Prestolee and Stoneclough and to develop measures that could be put
in place to reduce that risk. The EA has surveyed the River Irwell at this location
and completed a Strategic Business Case for a potential flood scheme. The next phase
is to identify a preferred option. There is a funding gap to deliver the construction
phase of this project and partners will need to step forward to close this before
detailed design or construction can commence. The EA is holding a community drop-in
session on 11 March 2020 to provide residents with an update and to hear their experiences
over the last month.</p>
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