7 CLIMATE CHANGE - GWYNEDD FLOOD PREVENTION ASSETS PDF 229 KB
Cabinet Member: Cllr. Catrin Wager
Update on: Arrangements to monitor the condition of Gwynedd assets in order to
mitigate risks.
Additional documents:
Decision:
To accept the
report and to note the observations received.
Minutes:
To accept the
report and to note the observations received.
The report was
submitted by the Head of Gwynedd Consultancy, and provided an overview of the
situation in relation to the Council's assets. It was added that the Council
had Land drainage and Coastal assets and their condition was inspected once,
and in some cases, twice a year.
Members’ attention
was drawn to the categories used to identify the condition of the assets, in
order to ascertain which required maintenance work as they were showing signs
of strain.
The department's work
programme was outlined, which included an examination of all the assets to
ensure that they were in a safe condition, and members received an update on
the situation.
During the
discussion, the following observations were made by members:-
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The members expressed their thanks for the
comprehensive report, and expressed confidence that the Council was prepared
for inclement weather and flooding due to the work that had been completed.
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Questions were asked about the inspection
arrangements, how decisions about monitoring were made, and what was the
timetable for delivering the work. A further question was asked about how rigid
the arrangements were, and whether they could be amended if an asset was
damaged.
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The department was thanked for its work in Penisarwaun and Rhiwlas since
2017, and its work there was praised.
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The Head of YGC and the Cabinet Member were thanked
for their work.
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A question was asked about the Council's definition of
an asset, as Canolfan Tregarth
was facing damage due to flooding, and it was noted that the Council was eager
for the community to be responsible for the pipes.
In response to the
above observations, the following was noted:-
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It was explained that if there was concern that an
asset not listed in the scheme required attention, one or more visits could be
arranged and there was also a mechanism to undertake emergency works if
necessary.
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In relation to Climate Change, increasing sea levels
meant that further assets requiring possible maintenance work would be
identified.
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In relation to defining 'assets' in this way, it was
noted that consideration was given to any asset that protected communities from
flooding.
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Assurance was given that the Head of Department would
raise the matter with the Head of Highways and Municipal Department before
reporting back to the councillor in relation to his question.