Independent report

Toddbrook reservoir incident (2019): independent review

Independent review into reservoir safety following the Toddbrook reservoir (Whaley Bridge) incident.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 20 October 2019
• Last updated: 16 March 2020 — See all updates

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Toddbrook reservoir independent review report

Ref: PB14612

PDF, 7.68 MB, 89 pages

Terms of reference: review of Toddbrook reservoir incident

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On 3 September 2019 the Secretary of State announced an independent review of the Toddbrook reservoir (Whaley Bridge) incident on 1 August 2019. The review, led by Professor David Balmforth, looked at:

• what might have led to the damage
• if it could have been prevented or predicted
• identify any lessons learned

Professor Balmforth has made 22 recommendations for application across the reservoir network and community. The government has accepted all the recommendations, as set out on a Written Ministerial Statement made by the Secretary of State, George Eustice on 16 March 2020. He has also asked Professor Balmforth to lead a second stage of the review, which will undertake a wider assessment of reservoir safety legislation and its implementation.

Read the terms of reference for the second part of the review.

Published 20 October 2019

Last updated 16 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 16 March 2020

   Added the independent review report.

2. 20 October 2019

   First published.