£42m flood defence project completed to protect 1,870 Kent homes
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£42m flood defence project completed to protect 1,870 Kent homes

1 hour ago · Originally published 29 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Work on £42m flood defences to protect 1,870 Kent homes complete
The expanded Leigh Flood Storage Area can now hold 7.4 million cubic metres of water, significantly increasing protection for homes and businesses in Tonbridge and Hildenborough. These upgrades, which include a new pumping station and embankment, aim to safeguard the area against the rising risk of severe storms and flooding for the next 50 years.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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