Final consultation event for Looe Flood Defence scheme
Looe is one of the most frequently flooded coastal towns in the UK
The third and final public consultation event for the Looe Flood Defence and Regeneration Scheme will take place next week.
It's the last opportunity for people to have their say and to speak to the project team before the Outline Business Case is submitted to central government in the Autumn.
Research shows Looe to be the most frequently flooded coastal town in the UK, costing ÂŁ39m in the past four years due to damage with homes and businesses.
Six options have been considered as part of the development of the scheme. These are:
- Adaptation of the town/community
- Demountable Barriers
- Permanent Flood Walls
- Quayside Extension
- Tidal Barrier Only
- Tidal Barrier with Breakwaters
Teams behind the scheme say there is no preferred option, they just want to hear the views of the local community on which option they feel will "best protect the town from avoidable flooding events for decades to come".
A spokesperson said: "We want to ensure that the project’s decisions reflect the aspirations and the needs of the local community and are hoping that as many people as possible will come along to this final consultation event and complete the survey.
"This is a very important moment, both for the Looe Flood Defence and Regeneration scheme and for the long-term future of Looe. The support of local residents and businesses is vital to the success of the scheme."
The final consultation event takes place at the Quayside Centre in West Looe between 10.00am and 4.00pm on Friday, 14 July.
Anyone who is unable to attend can complete the survey online. The deadline for comments is 21 July.
Detailed information about all the options, including the potential benefits, challenges and costs of delivering them, together with artists impressions, is available on the scheme’s Let’s Talk site.