Work on another section of Kendal’s £76 million flood defences is now complete.
The flood defences at Clarks are part of the wider Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme. The area now has 114 metres of flood defences and a new flood wall, as well as an area of grassland restored and a seating area reinstated.
When complete, the scheme will better protect 1,400 homes and 1,100 business from flooding.
Stewart Mounsey, flood risk manager for Cumbria, said: “Since construction started in the town in February, flood defence work has been completed at four key locations – Dockray Hall, Romney Gardens, Natland Road and now Clarks.
“We conclude our work this year by continuing with our commitment to improve the river corridor and plant over 4,000 trees across the town.
“Work on site will be coming to a close for the Christmas period over the next few days and we will be back in town in early January with construction continuing at Parish Church and Waterside Flats.
“Construction work will also be starting at Busher Walk and Beezon Fields which is scheduled to start early in the new year.”
