Last day to get your views heard about new sea wall
The £3million wall is going in at Paignton and Preston, to protect local homes and businesses from flooding
Today (9 April) is the last day to have your thoughts heard on what designs could be placed on the new sea defence wall.
It will run along Paignton and Preston seafronts, at a cost of £3million.
The current sea wall there will only provide protection for business and properties in the town centre and surrounding areas from flooding for up to another 10 years.
This extra wall will provide protection to over 350 houses and properties.
Artist Lydia Johnson has been commissioned through Torbay Culture’s Great Place Scheme to create the designs that will be placed into the concrete wall.
Lydia has been researching and talking to local people to understand what reflects and represents the local area and is keen to hear your thoughts on her first designs.
She is also interested to hear about any other themes or stories that you may know of that are related to Paignton and Preston that could be included in the design.
This consultation ends today (9 April 2021).
Councillor Mike Morey, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, said:
"First of all I would like to say thank you to those who took the time to answer our initial questions on the proposals for the new sea defence wall. All of these will be taken into consideration as we work towards the final plans submitted for planning.
"This consultation now gives you the opportunity to let us know your thoughts on what designs will be placed on the wall that will run along both seafronts.
"The designs proposed do reflect what Paignton and Preston are known for, like beach huts and our links to the Harbour, but do you agree with these? Is there anything else you feel that represents our seaside town?
"Make sure you let us know your thoughts before the consultation closes."
There is more information on the scheme on the Torbay Council website.