A £42 million tidal flood defence scheme taking place in Hull has started construction work...

Published: 3:44 am April 22, 2020
Updated: 12:36 am March 8, 2026
Critical flood defence work to start at historic pier in Hull – UKNIP

A £42 million tidal flood defence scheme taking place in Hull has started construction work at the city’s historic estuary frontage.

Sea level rise on the Humber in the next 100 years is likely to be in excess of one metre, resulting in an increase in the likelihood of flooding from the tide.

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