Newhaven’s £17.5 million flood alleviation scheme is unveiled

By Juliet Mead
Published 19th Oct 2021, 17:17 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2021, 17:24 BST
Maria Caulfield MP unveils plaque at Newhaven for £17.5 million flood alleviation schemeMaria Caulfield MP unveils plaque at Newhaven for £17.5 million flood alleviation scheme
Maria Caulfield MP unveils plaque at Newhaven for £17.5 million flood alleviation scheme
A new major flood alleviation scheme in Newhaven has been unveiled following the completion of a £17.5 million upgrade of flood defences on both banks of the River Ouse estuary.

Simon Moody, Environment Agency area director for Solent and South Downs, was joined by Maria Caulfield MP and invited guests and stakeholders for the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the scheme now being in operation.

The Environment Agency has successfully completed more than four kilometres of upgraded flood defences for the community of Newhaven, which will provide better protection from flooding for many local homes and businesses, as well as important local infrastructure such as the road network, railway line and two train stations.

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