Public path in Worcester fully repaired after flood damage

The path, which begins on Dace Road and travels along the east side of the River Severn towards Diglis, was heavily damaged and rendered unusable after intense flooding in Worcester last winter.

Worcestershire County Council, who initially constructed the footpath in December last year, returned within the last week to add a further topcoat of crushed and compacted limestone to the path in preparation for the summer.

St Peter's Parish Council announced news of the full repair on its Facebook page, adding that 'the path is now fully open and debris deposited during the floods has been removed'.

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Chairman of St Peter's Parish Council, John Renshaw, said: "As we would well remember, the area was subjected to a lot of flooding from around October last year and that continued into the spring this year.

"All that rainfall left the footpath unusable."

Mr Renshaw added: "We approached Worcestershire County Council last year to ask if a footpath could be fully reinstated, and they began working on that toward the end of the year.

"The timing was an issue though, as no sooner had the path been put in the place, heavy rainfall and flooding arrived.

"When these types of footpaths are laid, they rely on a certain amount of foot traffic early on to compact it.

"But the flooding prevented that from happening."

Councillor Elena Round, who represents St Peter's Ward at Worcester City Council, said: "I'm utterly delighted by the completion of these works. The path enhances the natural environment adjacent to the river.

"Many local residents in St Peter's have been keen to see the pathway repaired, and I'm sure it will now be enjoyed by many."

Mr Renshaw added: "The path gives residents in St Peter's another active travel route into the city centre, enabling them to reach it by foot in 30 to 40 minutes.