Beating the Floods Workshop - At Flood Defence Expo, 4-5th Dec 2014

12:30 Thursday 4th December, 12:30 Friday 5th December

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Visitors to the Flood Defence Expo will be able to try out flood-mitigation methods in a masterplanning workshop led by BACA, pioneers of the award-winning LifE (Long-Term Initiatives for Flood-risk Environments) Project.

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As with real life, the challenge is to create a masterplan that fits all the playing pieces on the plan whilst maintaining a sense of community and ensuring it is safe.  No prior experience or specific expertise is necessary and it is hoped that teams will include a broad range of people such as planners, highways and environment officers, consultants, developers and local interest groups.

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At the end of the workshop, teams will be invited to present their plan, then compare and contrast against other teams. A small open debate will follow to discuss the challenges presented by the Planning Scenario and how these tools are transferrable to other sites in the UK.

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The Flood Expo has attracted some of the most forward-thinking minds in the flooding world. To attend the Flood Defence & Prevention Expo go to www.flooddefenceexpo.co.uk to register for your free ticket and show guide.