Repairs to the flood defence wall at Glasbury have been completed following a programme of essential maintenance work by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

The work was carried out after a willow tree was removed earlier this year when engineers found it had weakened the structure and increased the flood risk to nearby homes.

NRW said the repairs have restored the integrity of the flood defence and will help protect properties in the village for years to come.

The flood wall and its foundations were exposed so repairs could be carried out before imported clay was compacted around the structure to create an impermeable layer. This is designed to prevent water passing through the wall and improve its long-term resilience.

The site has since been reinstated, with topsoil replaced and the area re-seeded with grass. The access road used during the works has also been improved and resurfaced.

The repairs were carried out after engineers discovered a willow tree had compromised the structure of the flood defence
The repairs were carried out after engineers discovered a willow tree had compromised the structure of the flood defence (NRW)

Ryan Griffiths, senior engineer at NRW, said: "We're pleased to have completed these repairs successfully.

"Completing maintenance projects like this during the summer helps ensure our flood defences are in the best possible condition ahead of autumn and winter, when storms and flooding can place greater pressure on these assets.

"I'd like to thank local residents and road users for their patience and understanding while the work was carried out."

NRW said carrying out the work during the summer would help ensure the flood defence is prepared for periods of severe weather later in the year.

The Glasbury repairs form part of the organisation's ongoing programme of maintenance and improvement work on flood risk management assets across Wales.