Dutch River - October 2026 Update

The scheme was approved on 1^st July 2025 following a successful review process. The Goole Town Deal Partnership Funding Agreement was signed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) on 30th July. Following this, the Environment Agency signed construction contracts with Arup and BAM.

Condition surveys of residential properties near to the main works and compound area have been completed and Notices of Entry have been issued to all land/landowners where works are planned for the year.

Embankment improvement works are now complete at the downstream end of the Dutch River near Goole. The compound area site offices have been fully installed at Rawcliffe Bridge, with works now underway and progressing well on both the upstream and downstream lengths of embankment.

We are continuing to engage with local residents and businesses, Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs), Canal & River Trust (CRT), Associated British Ports (ABP), and Network Rail as they will be directly affected by the works. Additionally, we are coordinating with events being arranged as a part of Goole’s bicentenary this year.