Work on the Front Brents flood alleviation scheme at Faversham has got underway this week as part of the Environment Agency’s £2.3Bn flood protection programme.
The Environment Agency has been working in collaboration with residents, Swale Borough Council, Faversham Town Council and Kent County Council to come up with a scheme that will significantly reduce the risk of flooding to those properties hit by the flooding caused by high tides in December 2103.
The work includes a clay embankment between 600mm and 800mm high that will be landscaped with openings created to allow continued public access to the green and the creek. Timber flood barriers will seal the openings when required.
Mark Douch, Environment Manager for the Environment Agency, said: “When the works are complete, over 30 residences and businesses will benefit from protection against tidal flooding. By working in partnership with local residents and local authorities, we have developed a cost effective scheme, which is sympathetic to the local environment. On average, for every £1 invested in protecting communities, £8 is saved in damage repair.
“It is our priority to do everything we can to protect people from flooding. This year the Environment Agency is on track to better protect 44,000 properties in England through its continued programme of investment in flood defence schemes. We are spending more than £2.3Bn to build flood schemes around the country, which will better protect 300,000 homes by 2021.”
Construction work on the project is expected to last for two months.
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