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Flood Investigation Briefing Note

Under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010), on becoming aware of a flood in its area, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) are required to investigate the cause and impacts of flooding, and publish the findings.

Essex County Council as the LLFA has commissioned BMT to undertake the Flood Investigation report on their behalf, relating to the recent flooding incident that occurred within Castle Point in October 2021, affecting approximately 50 properties in the Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley areas.

BMT is a maritime-orientated high-end design house and technical consulting firm driven by a passion for solving complex, real-world problems with a rich history and experience in flood risk management and flood investigation.

BMT will be consulting with a number of key stakeholders within the region including the local District Council, Environment Agency, Essex Highways, Anglian Water and the Met Office to understand the cause and impact of the flood incident, as well as working with the stakeholders to establish and prioritise key actions for mitigation and planning in the future.

The Data collection is due to commence in late December 2021, with a view to reporting on the outcomes from the investigation in Spring 2022.