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Kingston upon Hull is set within a bowl-shaped zone with sloping topography leading to a flat, urban area. This basin-like landscape causes rainwater to collect, triggering regular flooding. Since the devastating floods of 2007 in the city, there has been significant investment to reduce these incidents. To create true flood resilience and prepare and adapt to climate change, a collaborative, long-term vision was required.

As part of managing flood risk, Kingston upon Hull City Council has installed eight Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) called aquagreens (nature-based solutions) - versatile green spaces that slow the flow of surface water during heavy rainfall - across the city to relieve pressure on the drainage system and providing a holding area for excess water.

Barbara Robson (Playing Field, Sutton on Hull) Flood Alleviation Scheme
Bristol Road Flood Alleviation Scheme
Castlehill: Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme
Gleneagles Park (Playing Field) Flood Alleviation Scheme
Howdale Road Flood Alleviation Scheme
Kingfisher Close (Bransholme)
Lambwath Stream (Ings Playing Field, Bellfield Avenue)
Willerby Carr daylighting scheme

Further reading:
Living with Water: Link
Blue Green Plan for Hull and Haltemprice: Link
Our Blue-Green Vision for Hull & East Riding: Link
Environment Agency: Link
Managing Flood Risk: Link

Created: Wed, 1 Jan 2025, Updated: Thu, 2 Jan 2025