Flood risk asset maintenance and inspection: good practice guidance

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides guidance on flood risk asset maintenance and inspection, which is essential to reduce flood risk, save lives and minimise economic damage. Covers: asset maintenance - factors influencing maintenance, debris removal, grass cutting, weed and invasive plant control, tree and vegetation management, burrowing animal control, silt and sediment management, drainage maintenance, coastal maintenance and minor repair work; asset inspection - operational checks, visual inspection, engineering inspection, specialist inspection, statutory inspection and safety inspection.

Document History

First published: 31 January 2025.

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