A multi-million pound flood defence designed to cope with a one-in-200-year storm and rising sea levels caused by climate change could be built to protect the south east of Cardiff.
Plans for the £25m coastal protection scheme, on the banks of the River Rhymney, have been released by Cardiff Council.
The new flood defence, which could be ready by 2023, will help:
Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Recycling and Environment, Cllr Michael Michael , said: “The greatest risk to Cardiff right now is flooding and rising sea levels caused by climate change. Our flood defences along the foreshore by Rover Way are in a poor condition and only have a short-to-medium-term lifespan, so it’s really important that action is taken now to safeguard this part of the city.”
The scheme has been designed to ensure there is minimal impact on existing river and coastal foreshore habitats.
The proposals for the new defences include:
Welsh Government will pay 85% of the cost of the scheme with Cardiff council making up the rest.
Project timeline: