New flood defenses to be built in Ironbridge after £708k cash award
Two permanent flood defence walls are to be installed in Ironbridge to protect vulnerable homes and businesses from the River Severn. Telford and Wrekin Council has been awarded £708,000 by the government to build the walls along Bower's Yard and Ladywood. The funding will also enable flood resilience measures, such as flood doors and non-return valves, to be installed in homes. Councillor Carolyn Healy, of the Labour-run council, said the […]
