Reducing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion. An investment plan.
Type of law
Policy
Abstract
This document sets out plans for managing and improving flood and coastal erosion defences over the 2015-2021 period. Its overall aim is to reduce the risks of flooding and coastal erosion, and in doing so to support economic recovery and growth, build a fairer society, and improve the environment. This investment programme is built up of projects developed and promoted by local authorities, internal drainage boards and Environment Agency area teams, in liaison with communities and with the agreement of Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs).
This six-year plan is a step towards the vision for 2021, more specifically: a) a 5% net reduction in risk at a national level; b) effective processes in place to build and manage defences; c) a wider range of beneficiaries given a stake in the delivery of flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes; d) better alignment between those who pay for flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes and those who benefit; e) better integration and clarity of purpose at a programme level between the Environment Agency, other risk management authorities and the supply chain to serve the interests of benefiting communities and taxpayers; f) stable financing for flood and erosion risk management and a visible forward looking, integrated six year programme of measures to reduce risk; g) continuous improvement through programme level delivery and an improved understanding of the scope for further efficiencies; h) all infrastructure providers building flood resilience into their business planning (including roads, rail, energy, water); i) a greater understanding and awareness of flood and coastal erosion risk and what business, authorities and individuals can do to reduce it; j) flood and erosion risk management measures which increasingly improve the natural environment and support a secure and growing economy.
The plan will work with the Agency and Infrastructure UK to put in place improved programme and project monitoring tools to ensure a smooth passage of projects from the pipeline, through development and construction phase to completion.
This six-year plan is a step towards the vision for 2021, more specifically: a) a 5% net reduction in risk at a national level; b) effective processes in place to build and manage defences; c) a wider range of beneficiaries given a stake in the delivery of flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes; d) better alignment between those who pay for flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes and those who benefit; e) better integration and clarity of purpose at a programme level between the Environment Agency, other risk management authorities and the supply chain to serve the interests of benefiting communities and taxpayers; f) stable financing for flood and erosion risk management and a visible forward looking, integrated six year programme of measures to reduce risk; g) continuous improvement through programme level delivery and an improved understanding of the scope for further efficiencies; h) all infrastructure providers building flood resilience into their business planning (including roads, rail, energy, water); i) a greater understanding and awareness of flood and coastal erosion risk and what business, authorities and individuals can do to reduce it; j) flood and erosion risk management measures which increasingly improve the natural environment and support a secure and growing economy.
The plan will work with the Agency and Infrastructure UK to put in place improved programme and project monitoring tools to ensure a smooth passage of projects from the pipeline, through development and construction phase to completion.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
2015-2021.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No