Work will shortly begin on a major flood alleviation scheme for the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman, following the Council’s successful funding application to Welsh Government. The £1.75 million scheme will help reduce flood risk in the local area by increasing drainage network capacity across the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane catchments….
Please be advised, the first main phase of flood alleviation work at Rhigos Road and Abertonllwyd Street in Treherbert will take place from next week, to tackle a known issue of flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. This initial phase of work – lasting up to six weeks from Monday, March 16 – will take place at…
Following the devastation caused by Storm Dennis, major flood alleviation funding has now been allocated to Rhondda Cynon Taf. While the funding announcement is welcome, residents in Aberaman are asking a simple question: when will the work finally begin? People living along Cardiff Road have had sandbags permanently outside their homes since 2010 due to…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared as Storm Bram is expected to lead to flooding and disruption across Wales. We expect to see a number of Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings issued on Monday and into Tuesday. There is the potential for significant impacts with the worst being felt…
Please be assured, the Council has all available resources working in our communities today, conducting proactive activities and getting ready to respond to any instances of flooding. The Amber weather warning for heavy rain covering the South Wales area, including the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf, lasts up until 9pm tonight (Monday, December 1). It…
Important information about Council car parks at Henry Street in #MountainAsh and Gas Road in #Pontypridd – which will close early this evening due to the Amber weather warning Please note that both car parks will not accept new visitors from 5pm today (Monday, December 1). All vehicles that were already parked at each of…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared as heavy rainfall is expected to lead to flooding and disruption across Wales. With rivers already swollen and the ground saturated, we expect to see a number of flood alerts and warnings issued from later on this evening and into the early hours…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared this Friday and into Saturday as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall that will lead to flooding and disruption in Wales. While most of Wales will see heavy rainfall and possible flood impacts, significant flooding is expected in areas of south east and mid…
Given the unique risk of continued significant flooding at Clydach Terrace, the Council is progressing discussing the acquisition of properties.
Take a close look at these two NRW flood maps of Aberaman.The older map clearly shows large sections of the Aberaman floodplain highlighted as high-risk flood zones. But in the latest version, much of that same area—now heavily developed—has mysteriously lost its flood-risk status. It’s hard not to notice the difference.So, the question is: where…
