The Environment Agency has completed a £5 million coastal defence scheme which will better protect 325 properties at Elmer in West Sussex from flooding.
The Agency has worked in partnership with Arun District Council and Elmer Sands Ltd to complete the major coastal defence works.
Funding for the scheme is from the UK Government, Arun District Council and Elmer Sands Ltd - a further £3 million will be spent on maintenance over the next 50 years.
During construction 20,000 tonnes of rock were used to improve the existing rock revetment and 12,500 cubic metres of shingle were recharged across the defences. A new boat ramp for Elmer Boat Club was also constructed.
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, said:
“While the coronavirus has changed so much this year, flooding and coastal erosion have not gone away. Throughout the recent lockdown, the Environment Agency continued working on flood schemes while following government guidance and safe working measures. This new £5 million flood scheme will better protect 325 properties in Elmer, and is an example of how we work with partners to make communities more resilient to the escalating impacts of the climate emergency.”
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