Otley Flood Alleviation Scheme
Start date confirmed
We are excited to let you know that our contractors BAM Nuttall and Mott McDonald joint venture (BMMjv) will start construction on Monday 8th March 2021. Please be assured this had always been the revised start date, not February which has been recently reported.
Construction is expected to be completed by November 2021 and the project team will be on site between the hours of 08:00-18:00, Monday to Friday and 08:00-13:00 on Saturday.
In the first few weeks, you may notice some increased construction traffic throughout the town. Noise disruption will be kept to a minimum and will only take place during site working hours.
First activities will include:
- Mobilising the site compound at the former Cattle Market ground
- Temporary diversions to access track and public right of way through the former Cattle Market ground.
Residents and businesses will receive notifications of specific activity in their area and how they are impacted. If you receive one of these and would like more information, please contact FRM@leeds.gov.uk.
Notice of all forthcoming works will also be made on the Otley FAS website.
 This image shows the Otley FAS site. It displays where the site compound offices will be, the temporary diversion accessing the Otley Sailing Club and the temporary right of way diversion.
Key dates
This is how our programme of works currently stands.
- Construction of new culvert and outfall into the river
- Installation of sheet piles along the line of the new embankment
- Groundworks to build embankment
- Construction of access ramp over the embankment
- Associated highway works to tie in access from Billams Hill
June – September 2021: Phase 2
- Access track & public right of way diverted onto permanent new alignment
- Diversion of watercourses
- Remaining sheet pile installation up to Newall Mount properties
- Remaining earthworks to embankment
- Construction of retaining walls
September – November 2021: Landscaping
Construction under Covid 19
Since the first national lockdown was announced in March, the construction industry has remained open and continues to do so under the latest restrictions.
Our staff and the public’s safety is the utmost importance to us and we will always comply with the latest government guidance. During this time, Covid-19 safety measures will be in place to help keep our staff and the public safe.
If these working restrictions change at short notice, we will notify you. You can sign up to regular updates about the city’s response to Covid-19 by visiting the Leeds Council website.
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Scheme benefits
As well as reducing flood risk, the scheme will:
- Support the city region’s efforts to tackle the climate emergency
- Improve biodiversity through habitat creation
- Increase employment
- Support opportunities for community engagement
 An image showing Billams Hill before the new flood embankment is in place.
 An image showing what Billams Hill could look like after constructing the new flood embankment.
You're up to date
Thanks for taking the time to stay up to date with the Otley FAS. Now we are moving into construction, we will issue newsletters on a monthly basis to keep you informed with progress.
Should you have any queries specifically related to the construction work, you can contact our contractor directly via their Community Liaison Officer Rebecca.stone@bamnuttall.co.uk or 07900711136.
Please contact us if you require this material in an alternative format.
Tel: 0113 378 7304
Email: FRM@leeds.gov.uk
Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/otleyfas
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