Multi million pound flood defence investment to help protect homes

Dover District Council is welcoming news that the Environment Agency has announced a range of flood and coastal protection development schemes across the district. This is in addition to the Deal Sea Defences completed this year, and the £21.7m Sandwich Town Tidal Defences currently under construction.

The news was part of a national £2.3bn flood defence programme unveiled by the Government earlier this month. Local projects include the ongoing Beach Management schemes for Deal and Kingsdown. In addition, the Government has announced development projects to replace the timber groynes from Walmer to Kingsdown, as well as plans for Flood Alleviation schemes in Dover and Deal.

Dover District Council is a key partner, working with the East Kent Engineering Partnership to deliver the Kingsdown projects and the Deal Beach Management scheme, with support from the Environment Agency. Dover Harbour Board will be instrumental in delivering the Dover Flood Alleviation scheme, which will be subject to a value for money exercise run by the EA before being implemented.

Martin Leggatt, DDC Head of Assets and Building Control said: "Coastal protection and flood defences are vital for the safety of residents and the future of the district. We are very pleased to see that key schemes are being progressed, as we continue to work closely with the Environment Agency and other partners to help protect homes and businesses, and the environment."