Residents of Flood-Prone Welsh Terrace Hold Farewell Gathering Before Move
Residents of Clydach Terrace gathered on Sunday to mark their departure from homes at severe flood risk. Most of the 16-house row is expected to be empty by the end of the week and later demolished.
The BbcResidents of Clydach Terrace in Wales held a final gathering at a community centre on Sunday before leaving homes repeatedly threatened by flooding. Paul Thomas, 66, who has lived on the street for 46 years, said he felt his memories were "being taken away" as he prepared to move.
Thomas described being swept off his doorstep by floodwater during Storm Dennis in 2020 and said the constant threat of storms outweighed any attachment to the property.
Thomas received £150,000 for his home and spent an additional £50,000 on repairs after the 2020 flood. He noted that higher local house prices have made it difficult for some residents to find comparable housing nearby. Kevin Fender, 63, bought his house four years ago and moved out last week to a property about a mile away.
He described the relocation as "life changing" and said he had not expected to move at his stage of life. " The row is expected to be demolished, though no timeline for demolition has been announced.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2020
Storm Dennis flooded Clydach Terrace for the first time.
1 sourceThe Bbc - Four years ago
Kevin Fender purchased a house on Clydach Terrace.
1 sourceThe Bbc - Last week
Kevin Fender moved out to a house one mile away.
1 sourceThe Bbc - Sunday
Residents held a farewell gathering at a community centre.
1 sourceThe Bbc
Potential Impact
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Most residents are expected to have left the terrace by the end of the week.
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The 16-house row will be demolished after residents depart.
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