Repairs that restore flood protection to 316 homes and businesses in Didsbury and the surrounding communities has been completed.
Year’s Day 2025, when prolonged rainfall caused the River Mersey to reach its highest recorded levels in 66 years. The flooding caused widespread disruption across the region.
During the event, the operation of Environment Agency flood defences, including flood storage basins, flood walls and debris screens meant that more than 10,000 properties were protected during the New Year period.
The repairs focused on sections of the River Mersey damaged during the event, including four embankment breaches and improvements to erosion protection. With these works now complete, residents once again benefit from the same standard of flood protection as before the January floods.
Jamie Dixon, Flood Risk Manager for the Environment Agency, said:
We know how devastating flooding can be, and we’ve worked hard to restore protection for the community as quickly and safely as possible.
These embankments are a vital part of the local flood defence system, and the repairs will help reduce the risk of flooding from the River Mersey in future storms.
We’re grateful for the patience and support of residents during the repair works and continue to work closely with partners to build long-term resilience across Greater Manchester.
