CONSTRUCTION work on new flood defences in Bewsey has been completed.

A total of 16 properties on Charter Avenue will receive greater protection from the flood defence wall newly-built at Dallam Brook.

The street has experienced flooding a number of times over the past 20 years and would have remained at high risk had the works not been carried out.

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Construction workers on the site

It forms part of an Environment Agency scheme which has given added protection from flood to 100 homes and business across the north west, with defences also constructed in Atherton, Oldham and Bacup.

Peter Costello, area flood and coastal risk manager for the Environment Agency said: “One of our biggest priorities is keeping the communities we serve safe from the risk of flooding, so I am delighted to see these preventative works coming to fruition across the north west.

“The range of improvements carried out in Warrington, Wigan, Oldham and Lancashire will help to control the flow of water – diverting it away from local residents and businesses which have been badly affected in the past – and is a great example of agencies coming together to provide a long-term sustainable solutions to the issue of flooding.

“While we could never guarantee that an area will be completely flood free, these measures go a long way to providing an increased level of protection for properties as well as greater peace of mind for local people.”