A planning application (ref. 2009/0325) for flood defence improvement works to protect Geldeston was submitted to the Broads Authority in December 2009. Permission was granted in March 2010. Works are due to start on site in summer 2010. The proposed works are shown in the table below:
Proposed Works
Length (m)
Strengthen floodbank
955
Install erosion protection
631
Provide floodwalls to boatyard
127
Improve old railway line embankment
421
Provide new crosswall banks
365
In 2007 the site operatives for the BFAP uncovered the remains of what was later revealed to be an Iron Age timber causeway in Barsham. The causeway is situated on the opposite bank of the River Waveney and there is the possibility that a section of the causeway might be situated within the Compartment 25a Phase 2 works. An archaeological watching brief will be implemented during the material sourcing works to mitigate for this possible occurance. Click here to return to Compartment 25a main page
