Project Timeline

Natural Flood Management (NFM) funding identified. Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Wirral Council begin developing a natural flood management wetland proposal at Hoylake Carrs in partnership with the Environment Agency. Initial feasibility indicated high suitability for NFM delivery.

Hydrological modelling confirms the site’s suitability for floodwater storage; Concept designs developed for scrapes, bunds and flow-control features; £430,000 of Environment Agency funding secured.

The scheme receives formal committee approval from Wirral Council at the Environment, Climate Emergency, and Transport Committee, confirming funding acceptance, governance arrangements and the move into active delivery.

Technical surveys and site assessments undertaken, alongside volunteer activity establishing baseline monitoring programmes for wildlife and water levels.

Survey outputs integrated into the final technical design, with wetland layout, bund levels, flow controls and long-term management plans being finalised. License and permit applications submitted to Environment Agency.

The works are scheduled to be complete by the end of summer 2026.

The project will run until March 2027 to allow time for establishment and monitoring.