As a result of this investigation report, several recommendations have been made for actions to be taken in specific locations. These are either as a result of initial site or desktop investigations, or the continuation of works or investigations already in progress. There are also a series of general actions recommended to be considered in all of the locations.
Table 1 Recommended Actions for Dorchester
| Action by | Recommended action | How |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Town Council | Increase community resilience to flood events | The EA (with support from DC as LLFA) to help assist the TC with the development of a community resilience plan |
| DC Highways | Ensure efficient operation of highway drains and culverts | Continue to review highway infrastructure and consider whether any other maintenance issues require regular attention. Specifically, junction of High East St. / Fordington High St. and Olga Rd. / Dagmar Rd |
| Property owners | Consider installing Property Level Resilience (PLR) measures to affected properties | Property owners to install PLR measures where necessary |
| DC Highways | To explore improvements to the highway drainage network at junction of High East St. / in Fordington High Street | LLFA to work with Highways to develop a feasible scheme to ensure proper drainage |
| Lead Local Flood Authority | Further improve Flood Risk Management communications to increase flood reporting and improve community flood resilience | Continue regular communications through social media, newsletters and targeted letters. Increase variation of platforms |
| Lead Local Flood Authority | Review and monitor the delivery of recommendations within this flood investigation report | Via the reporting officer |
| DC Highways | Ensure regular maintenance of Manor Park School drainage system North of Weatherbury Way | Develop and adopt a schedule for regular drain clearance |
| Wessex Water | London Rd to Kings Rd 450mm dia surface water sewer. | Carry out survey to ascertain adequacy and identify improvements |
| Wessex Water | 28 Kings Road 225mm dia combined sewer | Investigate sewer surcharge and identify improvements |
| Wessex Water | Kings Road / Evie Place 450 and 460mm dia 2 X surface water sewers | Establish a regular (bi-annually) maintenance programme for de-silting |