Flood defences at Waterside Flats in Kendal have now been completed as part of the £76 million protection scheme.
The new defences are clad in natural, locally sourced stone with landscaping and planting around the defences set to take place in the autumn.
Work was carried out by The Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin and thanks to the multi-million-pound scheme, a total of 7 areas are better protected from flooding.
Elsewhere in Kendal, other works are underway, including the construction of a flood wall to provide increased protection to properties at Sand Aire House, Lambrigg Terrace and Melrose Place.
Preparations have also begun for the construction of glass panel flood defences at Stramongate Bridge to Gooseholme Park and along Aynam Road and at Waterside. The panels will allow the community to retain their view of the river.
Once complete, the scheme will improve flood protection to over 1,400 homes and 1,100 businesses.
Environment Agency Area Flood Risk Manager, Stewart Mounsey said: “The completion of the flood defences at Waterside Flats is a further milestone towards protecting more homes and businesses from flooding. We would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this work was carried out.
“The Kendal flood scheme is complex, and we have our dedicated Information Hub open every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 4.30pm where the Environment Agency and contractors are on hand to answer any questions about the scheme.”
The scheme is part of the Environment Agency’s work across the North West to adapt to climate change which is leading to heavier and more intense rainfall and increased flood risk.
