Flooding
The dangers of flooding at the Heath Field are real. The environmental hazards of having the sand pile, salt brine tank, salt shed, diesel tank and garage in the floodplain include:
- Silt run-off into the river
- Chemical and fuel spills leaching into the water
- Water diverted by a new roadway to the garage could flood/damage the sewage treatment plant
- Encroaching on the floodplain raises the risk of property damage to other property owners
- Access to the site is compromised during flooding