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As a result of this investigation report, several recommendations have been made for actions to be taken in specific locations. These are either as a result of initial site investigations, or the continuation of works or investigations already in progress.
Recommended actions for Broadmayne
| Action by | Recommended action | How |
|---|---|---|
| Parish council / Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Autority | Increase community resilience to flood events | The relevant authorities will help assist the parish council and flood warden Cllr Richard Macer-Wright with the updating of the community flood action plan |
| Parish council | To explore the purchase of temporary flood signs. This would inform drivers of the flood risk. These would be most useful stored locally to Main Street (residents have offered to store them) | Using Dorset Council highways sign store specification |
| Parish council | To consider road closure of Main Street during flood events to prevent bow waves from vehicles entering the properties | To add this to the flood action plan for the village Request that Dorset Council or the Police close the road if required |
| Property owners | Consider flood resilience measures to affected properties | Advise property owners to consider installing flood resilience measures where necessary |
| DC Highways Authority / Lead Local Flood Authority | To explore the removal of the two unnecessary dropped kerbs outside number 38 Main Street by the village shop | LLFA to work with Highways to investigate this |
| Dorset Highways Authority | To explore the feasibility of an alternative scheme to discharge Highway surface water in Rectory Road | Identify options to remove the Highway drain connection to the Wessex Water public foul sewer |
| Dorset Highways Authority | Investigate the integrity and performance of surface water drainage assets in Main Street, Cowleaze Road and Osmington Drove | Meet with the Highways officer for Broadmayne to discuss the condition of assets and changes to the future maintenance regime |
| Lead Local Flood Authority / Parish Council | Review and monitor the delivery of recommendations within this flood investigation report | Set up a stakeholder group to monitor progress and report outcomes |