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Decades after Storm Eva's floods devastated Bury, a new £40M flood barrier opens to protect 870 homes.
Ten years after Storm Eva's record rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Bury, residents of Radcliffe and Redvales reflected on the devastation that displaced hundreds, destroyed homes, and triggered a building collapse.
The floods, which overwhelmed the River Calder, led to evacuations by boat, emergency rescues, and a red 'danger to life' alert.
Community volunteers and local groups played a crucial role in recovery, while a £40 million flood defence project, including new floodgates at Hardy’s Bridge approved in 2025, aims to protect up to 870 homes for the next century.
Though physical recovery has progressed, long-term emotional impacts remain, and officials continue to warn against driving through floodwaters.
Décadas después de que las inundaciones de la tormenta Eva devastaran Bury, se abre una nueva barrera contra inundaciones de 40 millones de libras esterlinas para proteger 870 hogares.