Community BlueScapes flood resilience project

September 15, 2026 Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee approved proposed flood resilience work at the Leg o’ Mutton Nature Reserve and agreed to continue supporting the Community BlueScapes partnership. The decision was made on 15/09/2026. The approved work includes diverting surface water from drains into the reservoir, installing new pipe connections and water-level controls, and upgrading non-return valves.

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Purpose

An update on project delivery in the final year of the Community BlueScapes programme, including potential drainage and water level improvements at the Leg O Mutton nature reserve

Decision

RESOLVED to:

  1. Approve the proposed flood resilience work at the Leg o’ Mutton Nature Reserve.
  2. Continue to support the work of the Community BlueScapes partnership in the Beverley Brook catchment.

Supporting Documents

Leg_O_Mutton_Scheme.pdf
LOM Communications and Engagement Strategy.pdf
20260915_Leg O Mutton Community BlueScapes.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Expected date15 Sep 2026
Originally due15 Sep 2026