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Flood protection schemes are underway to tackle long-standing issues in North Yorkshire communities.
Yorkshire Water has launched the projects in Carlton Miniott and Easingwold to address "historic localised flooding" through improved sewer infrastructure.
In Carlton Miniott, a scheme over £4.5m includes installing a new underground storage tank holding up to 450,000 litres of rainwater.
Sarah Albone, project manager at Yorkshire Water, said: "Carlton Miniott has a history of flooding, and this investment is designed to reduce the chances of it happening again in the future.
"It’s a long-term project, but we’ll be working as quickly as we can so that residents can start to feel the benefit of the work as soon as possible."
The tank is designed to ease pressure on the combined sewer system during periods of heavy rainfall, a key factor in past flooding incidents.
The project, delivered in partnership with Peter Duffy Limited, is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
In Easingwold, Yorkshire Water is working with Mott MacDonald Bentley on a £745,000 scheme to install 44 cubic metres of underground storage on Back Lane.
This project aims to prevent the surface water sewer from overloading during heavy rain, further reducing the risk of flooding.