Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme - October 2025

The business case for the project was submitted at the end of May and was approved in early August with estimated capital costs of £39m, to deliver 1300 better protected properties across three communities. In parallel, focus through the summer has been on building the programme and contract to develop the Full Business Case, including detailed design, evidence, consents and approvals. This includes an ongoing review of the best procurement strategy.

The diligent work to engage with the planners from North Lincolnshire Council early, has resulted in an agreement that most of the proposed resilience improvement along this frontage can be undertaken using the Environment Agency’s permitted development rights. This will save the project considerable development time/cost and should enable a swifter passage to construction. However, the Marine Licence and other envisaged consents need to be considered with the programme constrictions.

The ecological surveys have been completed, and the second phase of the ground investigations are to be completed through the Autumn, to reduce disturbance to the surrounding sensitive habitats. Landowners are being informed. The project’s Resilience Advisory Group continued to be informed of progress, and further guidance will be sought from the Steering Group. Funding contributions are also being sought.