01 February 2022

Strategic Outline Case Approved

This is where we look at high level options, assess the properties at risk which could benefit from potential interventions and use the figures produced to justify more detailed investigation.

November 2025

Outline Business Case

Here we look into more detailed options to combat flood risk in a scheme location. It aims to identify an economically viable and deliverable scheme which could then justify the final business case stage and construction to be progressed.

March 2028

Full Business Case

This stage involves designing the specific solution to be delivered, looking in detail at construction challenges and ensuring the scheme can be delivered and achieve the outcomes indicated in previous stages.