Cautley, Sedbergh
Environmental Stabilisation and Flood Resilience in Cautley
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd undertook critical environmental and infrastructure works at Cautley, Sedbergh for Cumbria County Council. The 30-week project involved constructing flood protection measures in a steep, environmentally sensitive area bordering a river and designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
The team secured all required Flood Defence Consents and led consultation with the Environment Agency and National Park Authority. Key works included drilling rock anchors into the bedrock, pollution control measures, and building a temporary access road on challenging terrain. A geologist was engaged to oversee excavation through the site’s unique geology.
To maintain the natural appearance, all retaining elements were faced with stone to match the surrounding area.
Works Included
- Flood Defence Consent obtained from Environment Agency
- Coordination with the National Park and EA for design compliance
- Construction of temporary access road
- Pollution control measures to protect the adjacent river
- Rock anchors drilled into bedrock to stabilise foundations
- Works carried out on a steep slope in challenging ground conditions
- SSSI compliance with geological monitoring
- Stone-faced walling to match natural surroundings
Project Achievements
- Delivered on time in a highly sensitive SSSI zone
- Maintained full compliance with multiple regulatory bodies
- Preserved environmental and visual integrity of the site
- Zero pollution events or public safety incidents
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