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Littleborough/Rochdale, River Roch, Greater Manchester·Under wayFlood & Coastal

Rochdale & Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme

  • StageLittleborough Phase 1B under construction, 90 embankment sheet piles installed at Gale West (Jul 2026); Rochdale Phase 2 in design
  • Next milestoneComplete remaining Littleborough Phase 1B works; develop Rochdale Phase 2 design
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: The Flood Hub (Environment Agency), Littleborough Phase 1 →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Complete remaining Littleborough Phase 1B works; develop Rochdale Phase 2 design2 November 2026 · previously: Littleborough Phase 1 works continuing; Phase 2 delivery
  • Stage: Littleborough Phase 1B under construction, 90 embankment sheet piles installed at Gale West (Jul 2026); Rochdale Phase 2 in design2 November 2026 · previously: active
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £46m

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