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A "vital" £67m scheme of works to protect Lowestoft from flooding has reached an "important landmark".

A "vital" £67m scheme of works to protect Lowestoft from flooding has reached an "important landmark".

"After the 1953 floods and storm surge of December 2013 had devastated businesses, homes and communities it was very clear that we needed this flood defence scheme." With Lowestoft being the only urbanised coastal area in the UK with no formal flood defences, the flood risk has been a constraint to economic growth in the town. The start of construction works to reduce the risk of flooding in Lowestoft is marked. Picture: Pagepix Ltd - Credit: Warren Page But now, with the tidal flood barrie...

Published: 3:13 PM February 5, 2021    Works on a localised flood defence scheme alongside Kirkley Stream in Lowestoft is progressing well. Picture: Mick Howes - Credit: Mick Howes A scheme of work to reduce the risk of flooding to homes in Lowestoft has taken a significant step forward. With a number of areas in Lowestoft vulnerable to surface water flooding, particularly around Kirkley Stream, works on a localised flood defence scheme started in August last year. Works on a localised floo...

Published: 3:13 PM February 5, 2021    Works on a localised flood defence scheme alongside Kirkley Stream in Lowestoft is progressing well. Picture: Mick Howes - Credit: Mick Howes A scheme of work to reduce the risk of flooding to homes in Lowestoft has taken a significant step forward. With a number of areas in Lowestoft vulnerable to surface water flooding, particularly around Kirkley Stream, works on a localised flood defence scheme started in August last year. Works on a localised floo...