Flood risk asset maintenance and inspection: good practice guidance

Environment Agency, 2025
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Provides guidance on flood risk asset maintenance and inspection, which is essential to reduce flood risk, save lives and minimise economic damage. Covers: asset maintenance - factors influencing maintenance, debris removal, grass cutting, weed and invasive plant control, tree and vegetation management, burrowing animal control, silt and sediment management, drainage maintenance, coastal maintenance and minor repair work; asset inspection - operational checks, visual inspection, engineering inspection, specialist inspection, statutory inspection and safety inspection.

History

First published: 31 January 2025.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Flood management

Publisher History

The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They publish a range of technical guidance, reports, policies and research material to promote a cleaner and healthier place to live in.

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