Cuckmere Estuary Partnership

Q: If there is a floodplain created south of A259 how do we know north of A259 will be protected from flooding? What about villages protection and access during floods north of A259?

A: The Environment Agency’s models show that restoring the Cuckmere to a naturally functioning estuary will not increase the risk of flooding upstream. 

Further details about the areas upstream of Exceat Bridge are dealt with in the Cuckmere and Sussex Havens Catchment Flood Management Plan (CFMP).  This document includes an action plan that lists the further studies that will be done.

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Q: Why are river banks north of A259 not maintained as they used to be? This affects river flow/flooding.

A: The Environment Agency has an annual river maintenance programme to reduce flood risk and improve habitats for wildlife.  This programme is risk-based in line with government policy.

The Environment Agency’s current maintenance works here include:

- making sure outfalls are clear of debris
- removing blockages
- weedcutting when required.

The Environment Agency is also working with parish councils to establish a future maintenance regime for this area.

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