A grant of more than £270,000 has been awarded by the Welsh Assembly Government for flood alleviation works in Crynant. This will reduce the risk of flooding to homes in the vicinity of Ynyswen Terrace, Crynant.

The money is part of the £5.8 million grant aid that the Welsh Assembly Government has made available this year to support Local Authority flood and coastal risk capital schemes and projects.

In their application for the £273,993 grant Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council’s report described a history of frequent flooding from two watercourses crossing the A4109. Four properties are at risk of flooding and the A4109 itself floods to a depth of 300mm. The Council aims to start work on the new scheme later this month.
Gwenda Thomas AM said “I really welcome the awarding of money by the Labour –led Welsh Assembly Government to alleviate the problems of flooding here. This has always been a black spot for flooding and is excellent news for local residents who have suffered the effects of this for many years.”