Published Date:
30 August 2007
A bid to suspend the £800 million Riverworks scheme for Preston, Lancashire, while flood risks can be assessed has failed.
Riversway councillor, Jack Davenport, wanted members of Preston Council on Thursday to support him in asking for the project to be suspended.
He wanted to see a report, due out next month, looking at the flood risk posed to the existing riverside properties.
Councillors were asked to vote on whether to debate his proposal but the vote was lost 25-28.
Chairman of the meeting, Mayor Christine Abram, said the matter could be dealt with at the next full council meeting on October 18.
Coun Davenport, said: "Better hope it doesn't flood before that, Christine."
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Last Updated:
30 August 2007 2:32 PM
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Location:
Preston
