Guy Opperman MP news: Campaigners ‘delighted’ at NCC plan to prevent flooding in low Prudhoe
Hexham MP, Guy Opperman and Prudhoe Town Councillor Chris Barrett are ‘delighted’ that Northumberland County Council have come up with a budget and detailed plan to solve flooding issues on the road in Low Prudhoe next to the railway station.
Northumberland County Council have confirmed that it has had to secure wayleave agreements to enable a new highway drainage system to be installed on private land adjacent to the adopted highway.
The council expect all of the documentation to be completed and to undertake the implementation of the drainage scheme as well as resurfacing of the road this autumn (2022).
The news comes after the campaigners had called for improvements to be put in place.
Guy Opperman MP said:
“I am delighted that NCC have confirmed their plan to tackle a problem that has been causing problems for people and businesses in Prudhoe.
It is brilliant that the Council have listened to residents’ concerns. The drainage system and resurfacing of the road will make a difference to local people.”
Prudhoe Town Councillor Chris Barrett said:
“I am delighted that NCC have come up with a detailed plan and budget to solve this major engineering issue.”
He added: “This has been a problem impacting upon so many people and their businesses for years, the road is one of the main routes into the town, the work will be disruptive in the short term but hugely beneficial when completed allowing Prudhoe to continue to flourish.”