River Dearne flood defences to be strengthened in Mexborough
The aim is to protect the riverbank and maintain the effectiveness of of the existing flood defences.
A stretch of riverbank in Mexborough could be reinforced under plans to protect flood defences from further erosion.
The Environment agency is proposing repairs to a 14m section of the River Dearne, around 200m upstream from Pastures Road.
The work would involve strengthening the riverbank opposite the Pastures Road Pumping station outfall and installing large rocks, known as rock armour, to prevent further erosion.
The aim is to protect the riverbank and maintain the effectiveness of of the existing flood defences.
The Environment Agency says the work is relatively small scale and unlikely to have a significant affect on the environment, and does not intend to prepare a full environmental impact statement.
Instead, measures to minimise any environmental disturbance will be included in an Environmental Action Plan.
The agency said it had considered the sensitivity of the surrounding area, the scale of proposed repairs and measures available to reduce their impact.