• Environment Agency scheme projected to safeguard £1.1 billion of economic benefits by enabling development and protecting vital infrastructure and major industries.

• The flood defences will combat against climate change for at least another 25 years.

The Stallingborough flood defence scheme, which began construction in 2023, is working to safeguard homes, nationally important infrastructure, and vital industry in Lincolnshire.

The improved flood defences enable significant economic development in the area. A power station is being built, large areas of land can now be developed, and rail stations and highways have enhanced protection from flooding. It is estimated this will amount to £1.1 billion of economic benefits over the next 25 years.

The Environment Agency has been working on

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