Construction on a new £100m tidal barrier in Somerset is set to start next year after the government gave it the green light.
Environment secretary George Eustice has granted permission for work to start on the Bridgwater tidal barrier.
The new barrier, which will be built using low-carbon concrete, will operate in a similar way to the Thames Barrier. It is designed to protect 13,000 homes as well as the main railway line between Taunton and Bridgwater.
The design consists of two moveable gates on the River Parrett, with new flood defence embankments and improvements to existing embankments downstream to the barrier.
Construction is due to start in early 2023.
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