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• Barton to New Holland February 2026 update

  The first stage business case for the project was approved in August 2025, for an estimated cost of £39M. Since then, the project team and consultant Arup have agreed the scope and programme to develop the Final Business Case (FBC), including detailed design, necessary evidence, consents and approvals.

  We are also continuing to employ our framework contractor Jackson Civil Engineering to help advise on construction methods, costs and enabling works. As such, the second phase of the ground investigation has now been completed, with associated reports due shortly.

  The project team are continuing to consider the scope of asset resilience and repairs that could be incorporated into the scheme, e.g. at Barrow Haven and the team have had very productive meetings with Councillors from North Lincolnshire Council.

  The ecological surveys have continued, with both bat and badger habitat surveys now progressing. Involved landowners have been informed. The project team are actively trying to spot any opportunities to significantly reduce the amount of funding contributions required. Construction is expected to take around 2 years, with the ambition to commence late 2027/28.

• 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.

• Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme - exploring funding opportunities and planning ahead

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  The Outline Business Case (OBC) was submitted by late May. However, there is still a substantial funding gap based on current estimates. The project team have a plan to reduce costs whilst trying to explore additional funding opportunities. Support from North Lincolnshire Council has been obtained through their Strategic Water Management Board.

  Following OBC approval the project team will be focussed on detailed design, consents and approvals. They will also continue with necessary ecology surveys and second phase of ground investigation. Construction is now expected over a number of years. However, embankment repairs at Barrow Haven may be able to be undertaken beforehand, after necessary investigations and surveys over the next year.

  The project’s Resilience Advisory Group continue to be informed of progress, and further guidance will be sought from the Steering Group regarding the quantified funding gap. North Lincolnshire Council have been approached to make a funding contribution to aid this situation.

• Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme - responding to funding challenges

  The project team worked hard to develop the project appraisal and completed the Outline Business Case in January. This business case is being revised based on new information and construction is now likely to begin in 2027. However, the economic business case for the project is likely to remain very robust as it reduces flood risk to around 1300 properties. Both the project Steering Group and Resilience Advisory Group are being kept informed and North Lincolnshire Council will be approached for a contribution towards developing the Full Business Case. The project team continues to explore options to reduce costs.