A mediados de febrero de 2020, mientras las nubes de tormenta de Dennis se cernían de forma amenazante, se tomaron medidas rápidas en Ilkley. Se comenzó a desplegar la barrera anti inundaciones Geodesign Industrial P101, enfocándose en las zonas con mayor riesgo de inundación. A medida que las aguas crecientes amenazaban con desbordarse, un esfuerzo conjunto reunió al Ayuntamiento del Distrito de Bradford, la Agencia de Medio Ambiente y el ejército.
Soldados del 4.º Batallón del Regimiento Real de Escocia y del 4.º Batallón del Regimiento de Yorkshire trabajaron arduamente en la instalación de una monumental barrera anti inundaciones temporal Geodesign Industrial P101 de 700 metros de longitud. Esta línea protectora azul se extendió a lo largo de Denton Road y Middleton Avenue, actuando como un muro de contención frente al inminente diluvio.
The Geodesign Industrial P101 Flood barrier seamlessly follows the bend of Denton Road's pavement in Ilkley, showcasing its flexibility as a top-tier flood protection solution. This deployment stands as a testament to the collaborative and dedicated efforts of the Environment Agency, Bradford District Council, and military units in their rapid response to Storm Dennis.
Colonel Nigel Rhodes, Deputy Commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade and HQ North East, expressed his commitment and that of his brigade, remarking “Troops will remain on task as long as required. 4th Infantry Brigade, hailing from Catterick, has always been devoted to serving the communities of Yorkshire and the North East. It's a privilege for us to play our part, reinforcing the swift response from civil agencies.”
This successful deployment shows the importance of applying a multi-agency approach during flood emergencies. With carefully prepared flood plans, civil agencies and the military can protect communities by working together and using effective temporary flood barriers.
