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Fylde's new multi-million pound flood defence scheme

Flood defences at Rossall, Wyre Credit: Environment Agency

The enviroment agency has announced a new £63 million pound flood defence scheme at Rossall, Wyre in Lancashire. It's hoped it will reduce the risk of flooding to 7,500 properties in the area. It consists of two kilometres of sea defences featuring several tonnes of concrete and 325,000 tonnes of rock.

Its hoped the flood defences will protect thousands of properties Credit: Environment Agency