Stallingborough Phase 3 Sea Defence Improvements - 3rd stage of construction activities to commence

Over the winter months, works were paused to protect the nearby sensitive habitats within the estuary. The project team have continued to work with the consultants and the contractors to refine and coordinate all the activities involved in increasing resilience to the river outfalls. This has included further modelling to determine the best arrangement for Oldfleet Drain overflow system, and other required water control structures. The Marine Licence to desilt the foreshore has been granted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).

Much work has also been undertaken to determine the best way to access New Cut Drain outfall, given the additional challenges of contaminated ground and the major sewers crossing the existing access point. Now that the necessary agreements, consents and planning elements are in place, work is being carried out via a staged approach to construct the access and enable inspections to take place before refurbishment begins later this year.

Minor rock armour enhancements have been completed in four locations along the revetment and environmental enhancement opportunities continue to be explored.

New Cut Drain outfall (left) and EA's Rosper Road Land, near Port of Immingham (right)