After the 1953 floods and storm surge of December 2013 had devastated businesses, homes and communities it was very clear that we needed this flood defence scheme.
With Lowestoft being the only urbanised coastal area in the UK with no formal flood defences, the flood risk has been a constraint to economic growth in the town.
The start of construction works to reduce the risk of flooding in Lowestoft is marked. Picture: Pagepix Ltd
- Credit: Warren Page
But now, with the tidal flood barrier to built in Lowestoft’s outer harbour - due for completion in spring 2026 - work is under way on the tidal flood walls to the north and south of the barrier that will protect the town from flooding.
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A rig at Lowestoft recently as drilling equipment was carried out as part of the riverbed investigations for the flood defence project. Picture: Mick Howes
- Credit: Mick Howes
A series of virtual public meetings will take place next month to update people on a once in a generation scheme to protect hundreds of homes and businesses in a coastal town.
Information on the Lowestoft Flood Risk Management Project will be shared as locals are invited to attend one of the hour-long meetings taking place in May.
The virtual meetings - which include a presentation from the project team and a chance to ask questions - will be held on Tuesday, May 4 at 10am, 1pm and 6pm; Thursday, May 6 at 10am and 6pm and on Monday, May 10 at 10am, 1pm and 6pm.