Balfour Beatty has been selected to deliver two coastal defence schemes valued at around £97 million on behalf of Denbighshire County Council.

The schemes have been awarded through the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework.

The Central Rhyl Coastal Defence scheme will see Balfour Beatty replace over 600 metres of original sea walls and construct a new rock armour defence in Rhyl, whilst the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence scheme will see the company create a new coastal erosion embankment spanning 1,600 metres along the coastline in Prestatyn.

The two schemes, which are valued at around £69 million and £28 million respectively, will protect over 2,500 local homes, businesses and the tourist economy in Denbighshire from flooding and coastal erosion.

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To support the bold targets and ambitions set out in its sustainability strategy, Building New Futures, Balfour Beatty will also create new habitats for several protected species by providing new scrubland for badgers and other small animals and utilising a diverse grass and wildflower seeding mix across the coastal embankment to encourage foraging birds.

In addition, and as part of its commitment to leaving a lasting positive legacy for the communities in which it operates, 40% of Balfour Beatty’s workforce will be made up of people from the local, surrounding area.

Peter Mumford, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's UK Construction Regional Civils business, said: "We are delighted to continue our relationship with Denbighshire County Council following the successful completion of the East Rhyl Coastal Defence scheme last year.

"As the climate continues to change at pace, we will draw on our extensive experience and expertise to deliver these schemes to the highest standard and protect local communities in the area."

Works on both schemes are due to commence later this month, with completion of the Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme expected in 2025 and the Central Prestatyn Costal Defence Scheme the following year.