The mobile demonstration showcases different flood defence ideas for homes to reduce the impact of flooding.
The Ox-Cam Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Pathfinder Project launched at the beginning of this year to help raise awareness and demonstrate property flood resilience measures, which homeowners and businesses can install to protect them from future flooding.
The ‘Floodmobile’ created by The Ox-Cam PFR is an interactive demonstration vehicle which provides examples of over 50 practical measures.
Measures exampled by the vehicle include pumps and barriers, air bricks, flood doors and non-return valves.
Visitors will also be able to talk about Environment Agency grants that are available to help homeowners who experience flooding.
The mobile demonstration will be visiting the following locations:
Tuesday 3rd August: Stoke Goldington, Stoke Goldington Village Hall, High Street, MK16 8NR, 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 4th August: Newport Pagnell Car park between Marsh End Road, Station Road and the High Street, 10am – 4pm
Thursday 5th August: Stony Stratford Market Square Car Park, 10am – 4pm
Friday 6th August: Woughton Community Council Car Park, The Local Centre, Garraways, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes MK6 5EG, 10am – 4pm
Councillor Jane Carr, who represents Newport Pagnell South, has been fighting for flood education and prevention measures on the Council.
Councillor Jane Carr said:“During the Christmas floods I saw streets flood in less than an hour in Newport Pagnell. These residents desperately need our help, which is why I’ve been fighting for proper solutions to prevent future flooding across Milton Keynes, and I’m happy to have helped secure this educational event.
"Although dealing with flooding is the responsibility of multiple partners including the Environment Agency, Anglian Water and Milton Keynes Council, we want residents to be prepared. This mobile exhibition is a step in the right direction. I would strongly encourage residents to attend.”
