b'Flooding Adaptation Note: this type of work is not carried out in isolation with downstream impacts taken intoconsideration before any implementationRiver prior to flood event River during flood eventsRiver BankRiver bank breachTop soilFlood plainSub soilSub soil Layer layerRiver heightFlood rises following plainRiver channel heavy rainfallBedrockBedrockRiver channelRiver channel is cleanedand upgraded, banks are raised River Channel and strengthened in areas of following vulnerability thus reducing Adaptation re-occurence of flooding.Subject to location and extent of works, foot paths and cycle path can be installed on reclaimed riverbanks.Sub soil LayerRiver channel Bedrock45'