East Suffolk Council
Temporary flood barriers to be removed as forecast improves
With an improved forecast, which includes a reduction in the expected high-water levels, the decision has been made to dismantle the temporary flood barriers in Lowestoft.
Construction by the Water Management Alliance, on behalf of East Suffolk Council, began on Wednesday; however latest forecast models show, with increasing certainty, a reduction in predicted levels of around 30cm.
Removal of the barriers will also ease traffic management issues and will take place this afternoon, Thursday 21 December.
A number of flood warnings remain in place throughout East Suffolk, and residents are still advised to check their risk of flooding. Residents should also register for flood alerts if they have not already done so.
Anyone visiting the coast is advised to take extra care. Coastal Partnership East, on behalf of East Suffolk Council, is reminding people to stay safe on the coast by adhering to the following:
• do not climb on eroding cliffs or sea defences.
• keep well back from the cliff edge.
• take notice of signage
• avoid walking close to the base of cliffs.
• keep pets on leads.
Extra care should also be taken on river and coastal paths.