A public consultation has been launched on plans to defend the town of Faversham in Kent against flooding.
The Environment Agency (EA) plans to build a new embankment along Faversham Creek, with the aim being to defend properties in the Front Brents area of the town.
A key feature of the plans will be for a series of flood gates to be included in the embankment, with these being closed during floods and open at other times to allow public access to the creek.
Many local construction jobs could be created by the project, with flood risk leader Simon Curd commenting: "This is a great opportunity to increase enjoyment of the creekside area and to reduce flood risk to the community."
The cost of £100,000 has been raised by a partnership of Faversham Town Council, Kent County Council and Front Brents residents, with the EA and Swale Borough Council developing the plan jointly.
An unmanned public display is now in place at Faversham Library and will stay there until Thursday (February 25th).
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