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A new flood defence scheme for a Wrexham hamlet repeatedly struck by flooding has been officially opened.A new flood defence scheme for a Wrexham hamlet repeatedly struck by flooding has been officially opened.
The £442,000 scheme is specifically designed to protect eight properties regularly damaged by water from the rivers Dee and Alyn.The £442,000 scheme is specifically designed to protect eight properties regularly damaged by water from the rivers Dee and Alyn.
The homes at Trevalyn, Almere, have been flooded at least three times in the past six years.The homes at Trevalyn, Almere, have been flooded at least three times in the past six years.
The Environment Agency said homes in the area were also flooded in 1946, 1947, 1964, 1967, 1987, and 2000.The Environment Agency said homes in the area were also flooded in 1946, 1947, 1964, 1967, 1987, and 2000.
While other isolated properties have been affected, a cluster of eight properties in particular - six homes and two businesses - were repeatedly hit.While other isolated properties have been affected, a cluster of eight properties in particular - six homes and two businesses - were repeatedly hit.
As part of the defence scheme, a road has been ramped and raised to allow it to be used for longer during flood conditions.As part of the defence scheme, a road has been ramped and raised to allow it to be used for longer during flood conditions.
In addition, flood barriers have been installed to protect the road when the rivers rise.In addition, flood barriers have been installed to protect the road when the rivers rise.
Clay embankments have been built up along the river to provide more protection for the eight properties.Clay embankments have been built up along the river to provide more protection for the eight properties.
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The embankments have been covered with topsoil and grass seed chosen by the individual land owners. Land and property in the area have regularly been inundatedThe embankments have been covered with topsoil and grass seed chosen by the individual land owners.
The Environment Agency said it had tried to develop the scheme as sympathetically as possible, paying particular attention to mature trees and hedgerows.The Environment Agency said it had tried to develop the scheme as sympathetically as possible, paying particular attention to mature trees and hedgerows.
Another £2m flood defence project is ongoing at Rossett, two miles upstream on the River Alyn.Another £2m flood defence project is ongoing at Rossett, two miles upstream on the River Alyn.
An Environment Agency Wales spokesman said: "The agency has been working closely with local residents to make sure that the work has as little impact on their day to day lives as possible.An Environment Agency Wales spokesman said: "The agency has been working closely with local residents to make sure that the work has as little impact on their day to day lives as possible.
"It is grateful to the whole community for its co-operation and support.""It is grateful to the whole community for its co-operation and support."