Other Works

Introduction

There are a number of other projects being delivered by other organisations that will provide some flood risk benefits. These projects can be varied in their nature and include environmental enhancement projects, improvements to infrastructure, conveyance and drainage.

Using visualisations, the Environment Agency can indicate how the completed scheme will integrate into the local townscape. They are working closely with other organisations to ensure the scheme ties into other projects around Kendal.

Gooseholme Replacement Footbridge

On 20th July, a large crane was used to successfully lift the new Gooseholme Bridge at Kendal, marking a hugely significant step forward in Cumbria County Council’s £2m bridge project.

The complex operation to place the 42-metre bridge across the river Kent was completed on Wednesday 20th July.

Cumbria County Council, working with contractor Story Contracting Ltd and in partnership with an extensive specialised project team, oversaw the installation of the 55-tonne structure which was lifted into place.

The £2 million project to construct this replacement footbridge was delivered by Cumbria County Council with funding partners: the Environment Agency, Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly Cumbria County Council and South Lakeland District Council) and Sustrans.

The new Gooseholme Bridge is part of walking and cycling charity Sustrans’ £77m programme, supported by the Department for Transport, to enhance the National Cycle Network.

The bridge has been lifted in place and is now open, please click this link for more information: https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/gooseholme/project.asp

To see the bridge lift, please click on this link: https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/gooseholme/project.asp

Further information including FAQs can be found on Cumbia County Councils website – Gooseholme Bridge replacement project | Cumbria County Council or if you have any specific questions and concerns please email [email protected].

For more information and to view visualisations of the new bridge, visit the Cumbria County Council website here.

Gooseholme footbridge visualisation

Victoria Bridge

Cumbria County Council carried out permanent repair work on Victoria bridge, which is vital infrastructure in Kendal’s road network. Story Contracting was the main contractor for the project.

The scheme delivered has strengthened the bridge supports and foundations, making the structure more resilient to future flood events. Works consisted of a concrete apron around the pier and abutment foundations as well as hardening of an invert in the riverbed under each bridge span to protect from future scouring.

This project was completed in 2021.

Flood Risk Management Scheme Update

The Flood Hub

Introduction

Gooseholme Replacement Footbridge

Victoria Bridge