Repairs to Glasbury's flood defence wall are taking place this week

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) began repairs to the Glasbury flood defence wall on Monday, July 13.

The work follows the removal of a willow tree earlier this year after engineers confirmed it had weakened the structure and increased flood risk to nearby homes.

The repairs are the next stage of essential work to restore the integrity of the flood defence and help ensure it continues to reduce the risk to properties in the village.

The works are expected to be completed by the end of the week, subject to weather and site conditions.

Disruption to traffic will be kept to a minimum, with two lorries entering the site and the main works will be away from the main road.

Ryan Griffiths, Senior Engineer at NRW, said; “These repairs are an important step in ensuring the flood defence continues to provide protection for the Glasbury community for years to come.

“Following the successful removal of the willow tree earlier this year, we can now carry out the necessary repairs to the wall and its foundations.

“We appreciate the patience and understanding of local residents while these works are carried out and we will complete them as quickly as possible.”

The flood wall and its foundations will first be exposed to allow repair works to take place.

Imported clay will then be compacted around the wall and foundations to create an impermeable layer, helping to prevent water passing through the structure and improving its long-term resilience.

Once repairs are complete, topsoil will be reinstated and the area re-seeded to establish suitable grass cover.

The access road to the site will also be improved and resurfaced as part of the project.

The repairs form part of NRW’s ongoing programme of work to maintain and improve flood risk management assets across Wales, helping to minimise the impact of flooding on communities.