Cryddan Brook, Melyn
Current flood risks
- Flooding to residential and commercial properties in Melyn, Neath from the Cryddan Brook.
- The intake structure at St Catherine’s Close often overtops. This results in flooding to the A474 road between Neath and Briton Ferry.
- The main line railway behind Neath Castle Bingo is at constant risk of getting flooded. The culvert underneath the rail-line needs improving, to handle flooding up to and including the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP).
Proposed works
The Highways and Drainage Team has secured funding from the Welsh Government to progress this scheme.
The scheme will be developed to the Detailed Design and Full Business Case stage.
The work has now started with the appointed consultant. The project is planned to run from summer 2025 to spring 2027.
Current stage
Completion of the Outline Business Case (OBC) stage.
Submission to Welsh Government has also been approved.
Benefits
- Reduce the risk of surface water flooding for 430 properties in Melyn, Neath.
- Provide improved flood resilience for the businesses located in Milland Road industrial estate. This will be up to and including the 1% AEP.
- Limit damage and disruption to the A474 Briton Ferry Road, which is a critical highway.
- Structural protection to the Network Rail Line.
Likely disruptions
- Increased construction traffic along the A474 Briton Ferry Road and surrounding areas.
- Temporary road closures along the A474 Briton Ferry Road and surrounding areas.
Funding
The current investment value of this scheme is in the region of £14.6m.
Contact
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