Boston Barrier flood defence gets the green light
(WorldNews Environment)

The Environment Agency`s £100m Boston Barrier - which will better protect more than 14,000 properties from tidal flooding - has been given the green light by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Michael Gove, and HM Treasury. The tidal barrier will feature a moveable gate across the River Witham (also known locally as the Haven), together with a new control building to operate the barrier, new flood defence walls on both banks, and a replacement gate across the entrance to the existing...