Coastal Works (The Latest news as of June 2025)

Benacre & Kessingland Flood Management Project

Addressing Aging Infrastructure and Flood Risks
Originally built in 1955, the Environment Agency’s 70-year-old Benacre pumping station near Kessingland has exceeded its lifespan. Adding to these concerns, the Benacre Ness sand and shingle ridge that has historically protected the station is steadily moving north, leaving it exposed to coastal erosion. If left unaddressed, coastal flooding threatens 35 homes, 46 businesses, the A12 roadway, and 600 hectares of valuable farmland. To tackle this urgent issue, the realignment scheme will construct inland flood defences to ensure long-term protection, securing infrastructure, businesses, and residential areas from flooding impacts.The Project’s design involves a robust set of new defences, including;
• an embankment spanning the Lothingland Valley to manage tidal flooding and a pumping station to manage river levels.
• An embankment around Kessingland’s Parkdean Resorts to manage tidal flooding and a pumping stations to manage surface water for the village.