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    Benacre & Kessingland Flood Management Project

    Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland IDB

    Benacre & Kessingland Flood Management Project

    Protecting 35 homes, 46 businesses, the A12 and 600 hectares of farmland from tidal and surface water flooding. Coastal land will be restored to create an intertidal habitat, providing rich ecosystems for migratory birds, fish, and invertebrates.

    Buxton Footpath Erosion Repair Project

    Norfolk Rivers IDB

    Buxton Footpath Erosion Repair Project

    A partnership project led by the Norfolk County Council’s Footpath and Trails team and delivered by the Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board to improve safety & accessibility for walkers and their pets

    Drockmill Pumping Station Project

    Pevensey & Cuckmere WLMB

    Drockmill Pumping Station Project

    Due to start in 2025/26 and part of our wider commitment to managing water levels in a way that protects both local communities and the environment

    Islington Pumping Station Project

    King's Lynn IDB

    Islington Pumping Station Project

    Securing long-term flood protection for over 15,000 homes, 500 businesses and more than 25,000 hectares of agricultural fenland farmland, vital for food production in the King’s Lynn area

    Loughlin’s Marsh Project

    Broads IDB

    Loughlin’s Marsh Project

    A partnership initiative funded by the National Highways, with land donated by RSPB. It was designed and delivered by the Broads Internal Drainage Board to create 72 acres of wetland, islands and scrapes

    Lutton Leam Sluice Refurbishment

    South Holland IDB

    Lutton Leam Sluice Refurbishment

    Protecting 2500 homes, 200 businesses and 4700 hectares of Grade 1 agricultural fenland farmland, vital for food production, from tidal and surface water flooding.

    Magdalen Fen Strategy Project

    King's Lynn IDB

    Magdalen Fen Strategy Project

    Protecting homes, businesses, environmentally significant SSSI and agricultural fenland from surface water flooding, by replacing infrastructure at the end of its service life. The use of fish-friendly pumps will support ecology in the watercourses and drainage networks.

    Norton & Raveningham Pumping Station Project

    Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland IDB

    Norton & Raveningham Pumping Station Project

    Protecting homes, businesses and 600 hectares of agricultural land and conservation marshes, from flooding. Fish-friendly Archimedes pump design safeguards habitats & species within the Broads National Park.

    Saham Toney Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS)

    Norfolk Rivers IDB

    Saham Toney Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS)

    The project created a 21,000m³ offline attenuation basin upstream of Saham Toney

    Starston River Habitat Enhancement Project

    Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland IDB

    Starston River Habitat Enhancement Project

    A partnership initiative led by the Environment Agency and delivered by the Waveney, Lower Yare and Lothingland Internal Drainage Board to restore river habitats and improve ecological connectivity

    Upper Thurne Drainage Improvements Project

    Broads IDB

    Upper Thurne Drainage Improvements Project

    A major investment in the River Thurne catchment and the 13 pumping stations that play a vital role in protecting over 6,300 hectares of low-lying land, including nationally and internationally designated habitat. Projects will safeguard homes, local communities, tourism and infrastructure.