A community drop-in event is taking place to allow members of the public to find out more about the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme.

The event, run by the Environment Agency and Lancashire County Council, will give locals the chance to speak to the project team and find out more about the progress of the scheme.

Weather permitting there will be a mock-up of the height of the defences at locations either side of the Penwortham Old Bridge on Riverside Road and Broadgate.

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The Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme aims to improve flood protection for communities from Preston Riversway up towards the M6 motorway and Higher Walton.

In the early stages of development, the scheme is estimated to cost £40m. It is expected to involve the creation of flood walls and embankments, and could take up to six years to complete.

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The drop-in event will take place on Wednesday 27 March between 3pm and 7pm at Penwortham Methodist Church on Leyland Road. 

If you can’t make the drop-in you can email cmblnc-pso@environment-agency.gov.uk with any questions.

Further details about the scheme can be found on The Flood Hub website.

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