The Environment Agency is set to begin essential works to replace the flood gate, known as the Canklow Regulator, on the River Rother.
Starting next month (April 2025), the work is expected to take between five and six months to complete. Once operational, the new gate will play a crucial role in managing water flows and reducing the long-term risk of flooding for homes and businesses.
Kimberley MacPherson, Environment Agency Operations Manager said: “We know the devastating impact that flooding can have so the decision to proceed with these works has been carefully considered. We will be taking as many precautions as possible to mitigate any temporary increase in flood risk.
“The Meadowgate Regulator was successfully replaced in 2024 and is now fully operational. We are aiming to build on that success with the replacement of the Canklow Regulator.
“We remain committed to keeping residents and businesses updated throughout the project.”
The works form part of a wider project to enhance flood resilience for communities along the River Don between Rotherham and Doncaster, and continue the Environment Agency's commitment to maintaining and improving flood defences in South Yorkshire.
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