The government and Environment Agency have announced that West Yorkshire flood protection projects will receive funding as part of a £2.65 billion national investment in flood defences.
Nearly 30 regional projects will benefit over the next year, with funding to strengthen infrastructure and protect businesses and homes from future flooding.
Key allocations include £5 million for the Brighouse flood alleviation scheme, designed to safeguard more than 400 properties. Brighouse was among the areas severely affected by the 2015 Boxing Day floods, which caused an estimated £500 million in damages across West Yorkshire. The project will include Wellholme Park and Whinney Hill Park flood water storage areas.
Other funding includes £2 million for flood defences at Hebble Brook in Halifax, £200,000 for the Keighley and Stockbridge scheme, and £100,000 for Haworth flood defences.
The investment is part of a wider effort to enhance flood resilience across the UK. Over the next two years, more than 1,000 flood schemes are planned for construction or repair nationwide.
