Portreath Flood Resilience Project Webpage

Update from the Environment Agency

On Monday 8th June we will be undertaking a technical survey within the Portreath Stream as part of the ongoing work to inform the Portreath Flood Resilience Scheme.

The surveys will be carried out over 3 days by qualified specialists, working on behalf of the Environment Agency.

Where access to private land or property is required, residents will already have been contacted and notified in advance, and the survey team will carry identification while on site.

If you have any questions regarding the surveys, please contact DCISEnquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk using the subject 'Portreath Flood Resilience'

Representatives from the Environment Agency held a briefing on the 12th May 2025.

You can see a copy of their presentation here - May 2025 Update

Following this briefing,  the Environment Agency has shared the information below:

"The Environment Agency acknowledges that there was limited time available at the Parish Briefing on the 12th May and that we were not able to respond to all enquiries received.  However, your enquiries are being reviewed, and responses will be sent accordingly.

The Environment Agency will be holding a public drop-in event in due course and invitations will be sent to all Portreath residents confirming the dates and location.  The event will also be advertised on the Parish Council website and Facebook page.

We would like to thank all residents for the feedback received to date and the interest in the flood resilience of Portreath.

For further enquiries, please use the contact details below using the reference: Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme

Email: DCISEnquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Phone: 0370 8506506
Post: Environment Agency, Manley House, Kestrel Way, Exeter, EX2 7LQ

Thank You" 

Representatives from the Environment Agency came along to the March Full Council meeting to give an update on progress of works.

You can view a copy of their presentation here - March 2025 update 

The Environment Agency will be holding drop-in sessions for anyone to talk to them about the progress of the improvements and ask any questions they may have. The sessions will be held in Portreath Parish Office and Community Hub on the 10th and 11th March.

The Environment Agency came along to the January Full Council meeting to give an update on progress of works.

Please find a copy of their presentation - Managing Flood Risk in Portreath - from that evening.

To read the latest on the Flood Alleviation project for the Portreath stream, click on the links highlighted in green below: 

Update - October 2021

Update - August 2021  

Update - July 2021 

Update - October 2020

Flood Alleviation Project Presentation - November 2019