The first phase of barrier installation will cost nearly $8 million. Homeowners in the newly created district will shoulder ...

Up to 1,000 projects will get funding, including £43 million for the Bridgwater tidal barrier flood defence scheme in Somerset, READ MORE: Popular UK seaside town set for huge boost with £10.9bn ...

The Government is investing £43million in a tidal barrier to protect Bridgwater and the surrounding communities in Somerset from flooding. It's thought the tidal barrier, which is currently being ...

Mr Reed added the government would continue to invest in building and maintaining flood defences. The barrier in Bridgwater will be constructed across the River Parrett between Express Park and ...

Cabinet minister Steve Reed paid a flying visit to Ipswich on Wednesday to see the town's flood barrier and launch a major new programme of nationwide protection schemes. He said a record £2.65 ...

Reed added the government would continue to invest in building and maintaining flood defences. Sir Ashley Fox, Conservative MP for Bridgwater, welcomed the funding, calling it "good news" after years ...

The new barrier is due to be operational in two years.

He said the barrier would "minimise the risk of flooding" in Somerset and emphasised that "once the water is in the bottom of the saucer, it's difficult to get out." Fox also noted the economic ...