Barton to New Holland - Improving flood resilience

The detailed design is being advanced at pace by the Arup design team in collaboration with Environment Agency and Jacksons’ team members. The scheme is being designed in sections over the 10km frontage, with the flood walls and embankment improvements nearing completion.

Ground investigation reports are complete, and the programme of ecological surveys has continued. Both these important aspects are shaping the detailed design and temporary works design.

The project team has been able to consider a more ambitious plan for the adaptation measures and improvements to the embankments along Barrow Haven. This is ongoing with several options being explored, but the team understand the additional complexity and time required to identify such a workable solution. The project team have also secured framework contractors to advance delivery through 2026/27.

Work with North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) around property flood resilience (PFR) and asset resilience measures in the area has continued.

Further ongoing engagement with the community through the Resilience Advisory Group, project website updates and local news sheet articles, complemented the project teams support of the ‘Lincolnshire flood risk and wellbeing roadshow’ in Barton on 12^th March. Further consultation with the communities and stakeholders about the proposals is envisaged to be undertaken in Autumn 2026.

Collaborative on-site discussion

Flood mobile at Barrow Haven