Government pledge £19.8m to improve rock armour at Slapton Sands
It'll fund large rocks to help protect the sea defences, after part of the A379 washed into the sea in February
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Almost £20 million has been given to improve the rock armour at Slapton Sands - after part of the A379 washed into the sea in February.
It'll fund large rocks to help protect the sea defences, and has been welcomed by local MP Caroline Voaden.
She said: "I’m delighted to have helped secure funding from the Environment Agency to strengthen the sea defences at Torcross.
"Since the devastating storms this winter, I have been laser-focused on protecting the community here and have raised investment in defences repeatedly with the government."
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: "The Environment Agency has secured £19.8 million in approved funding for a rock armour scheme to protect homes and businesses in Torcross, which is a critical and important first step.
“We are working at pace with our contractors on design, materials and securing the necessary consents. We remain committed to delivering this project as quickly as possible”
“We will be holding a joint public event with Devon County Council and South Hams District Council before the summer to provide a further update on progress."