Over £1.6m pumped into flood protection schemes in Truro and Falmouth
The government money has gone towards protecting against coastal erosion
Over one point six million pounds has been pumped into flood protection schemes in Cornwall.
Figures released last week show the government has released £1,645,000 in investment to help protect against flooding and coastal erosion in the Truro and Falmouth area.
The funding is part of investment of £2.6billion over six years to improve flood and coastal defences.
The government says over 314,000 homes and 580,000 acres of agricultural land are better protected from flooding since 2015, and that thousands of businesses, communities, and critical infrastructure have been given extra protection.
Projects in Truro and Falmouth that have benefited from the funding to protect communities from flood risk include:
• Newmills Dam Improvements Project - £7,000.00
• Idless Dam Improvements project - £419,000.00
• Falmouth Integrated Urban Drainage Modelling inc Tidal Prince of Wales Pier - £500,000.00
• Truro Tidal Gate - £150,000.00
Cherilyn Mackrory, the MP for Truro and Falmouth, said:
“It is right that tackling flood and coastal erosion risk is a priority for this Government, and we are acting to drive down risk from every angle. It is vital that we put in place protections to protect homes and livelihoods from the impact of extreme weather.
"That is why I am pleased that £1,645,000 has been invested already by the Government to protect homes and businesses in Truro and Falmouth with flood alleviation schemes.
"There is always more to do, but this funding is a positive start. I will continue to work with all concerned to ensure Truro and Falmouth continues to get its fair share of future funds in this area.”
Environment Secretary, and Camborne and Redruth MP, George Eustice said:
“Our programme of work has protected over 314,000 properties, defending people, communities, and businesses from flooding and coastal erosion.
"We know that there is still more to do, so we are doubling our investment with a record £5.2 billion over the next six years.”