Stallingborough sea defence works to resume in the Spring
Defences spanning nearly three miles of coastline are being installed between Immingham and Grimsby
Works on the third phase of a massive sea wall defence scheme in North East Lincolnshire will resume this spring, the Environment Agency has said.
It comes as the scheme has been highlighted in a Government announcement about flood defence funding.
New defences, spanning almost three miles of coastline, are being installed at Stallingborough, between Immingham and Grimsby.
The works will help benefit 2,400 properties and require 100,000 tonnes of rock. It will reduce flood risk for at least 25 years. £29m is budgeted for the project.
The Government has confirmed another £7m tranche of the £29m overall budget for what it describes as “essential maintenance”. The Government is committing a record two-year flood defence investment of £2.65bn, with 52,000 properties set to benefit from new defences by March 2026.
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: “Today’s announcement confirms funding for Stallingborough as part of the previously announced budget for this £29M project, that commenced in 2023. This project is the third phase of repairing and strengthening sea walls between Immingham and Grimsby which has been taking place in stages over the last 15 years.
“From Spring 2025, the main outfall improvements will re-commence at Oldfleet Drain and New Cut Drain near Grimsby. These will build flood resilience by improving sustainability and maintenance accessibility into the future.” Rock armour will comprise some 3km of the 4.5km stretch being beefed up with the extra defences.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, said: “The storms this winter have devastated lives and livelihoods. The role of any Government is to protect its citizens.
“Under our Plan for Change, we are investing a record £2.65 billion to build and maintenance flood defences to protect lives, homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding.”