Rode Village
Rode Flood Risk Management Scheme
Rode Village is located in the North-East of Mendip District. It lies within the wider catchment of the Somerset Frome. The primary sources of water are from a stream that rises in the hills behind Rode, over which the village is partially built, with surface water runoff also coming from urban areas, agricultural land and highways. The flooding issues in the village have been a concern to the local residents and the landowners for some time.
About the project.
Calm Engineering secured £180,000 of SRA funding on behalf of Mendip District Council to develop and deliver a flood risk management scheme for the village. The key focus of the scheme will be to reduce the overall risk of flooding whilst also providing opportunities for education, reconnection with water and more biodiverse green spaces.
This was one of the first priority sites identified as part of the Mendip Catchment Strategy. The proposed de-culverted section passes through school grounds so there is a huge opportunity for connection and collaboration with the school and it’s pupils as part of their curriculum. Calm Engineering are keen promoters of STEM subjects and so this project is a huge opportunity to sell the excitement of engineering with the next generation.
The works identified will include CCTV surveys of the existing system, repair and maintenance, de-culverting sections of the watercourse, enhancing existing attenuation features, introducing additional green features together with tree planting and consultation with landowners on land management practices. This is a multiagency project and will be delivered over a 4 year programme to allow for investigation, development of design, tendering and construction. Calm Engineering are providing the Project Management services on behalf of Mendip District Council to steer the project and co-ordinate with all partners.
