After Storms Babet and Henk, the damaged and eroded bank of the Potwell Dyke on Nottingham Road outside Southwell Leisure Centre and Minster School has been repaired. Southwell Flood Forum was in continous communication with VIA who allocated the necessary funding to carry out the reparation work thoroughly and effectively.
October 2023 Erosion outside Southwell Leisure Centre
December 2023 Damage and blockage outside Minster School
8.1.24 Eroded area cleared in order for VIA to inspect the damage
February 2024 Area cordoned off for safety of pedestrians
October 2024 VIA work on the damage to the banks
2024_10_27 work completed
2024_10_28 Landscaping completed – hydraseeding – a mix of natural products of grass seed, wood fibre and gum