The £39m project aims to protect housing and businesses through the construction and refurbishment of 3.8 kilometres of flood defence walls, unlocking economic growth in the town. Work on the scheme got underway in January 2020.
– Create a lower risk environment in which:
– 2,840 jobs could be created.
– 400 additional houses could be developed.
– 198 additional Businesses could be realised.
– £405 million GVA per annum could be realised.
– Release an additional 55 hectares of riverside employment land from flood risk constraint.
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