Two flood alleviation schemes worth £14.6 million have been opened in Lincolnshire.

Both the £6.5m in Louth and the £8.1m project in Horncastle will help reduce flood risk to over 350 properties.

The two projects were delivered in a partnership of the Environment Agency, Lincolnshire County Council, East Lindsey District Council, Anglian Water and the Lindsey Marsh and Witham Third Internal Drainage Boards. The development of the two schemes was led by the Environment Agency, with construction being carried out by its contractors.

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The Horncastle Flood Alleviation Scheme consists of a single flood storage reservoir on the River Bain, upstream of the town of Horncastle. As part of the project, residents whose homes are at risk of flooding from the river Waring were offered property-level flood protection, such as air brick covers and flood doors.

Elsewhere, the Louth Flood Alleviation Scheme consists of a flood storage reservoir on the Northern branch of the River Lud, and one on the Southern branch of the river.

Floods Minister Thérèse Coffey said: "These flood schemes are fantastic news for Lincolnshire, giving hundreds of people in Louth and Horncastle precious peace of mind. And there is more development to come across the county, with £160 million planned investment here over the next four years to better protect around 30,000 homes."

Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, said: "I am delighted that our partnership work with the community and local authorities in Louth and Horncastle will reduce flood risk to over 350 properties and support wildlife."

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