As part of the on-going investigation, there are a few quick win schemes to reduce the impact of flooding were identified, these could be implemented by the relevant risk management authorities or landowner.

Quick wins for Broadmayne:

  • following the rainfall event on the 27/8/2020 arrange for Dorset Highways to clear highway gullies of silt in Main Street, Osmington Drove and High Trees
  • make the Parish Council and residents aware of links and telephone numbers to request highway drainage maintenance and to report flooding on FORT
  • the parish council to consider the purchase of temporary flood signs
  • identify nearest sandbag store locations