Work will start at two new locations in Kendal as the town's flood risk management scheme continues to progress.

The Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin are about to start work on two new locations in Kendal after completing part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme.

Construction work on a section of earth embankment and the construction of flood walls at Busher Walk, and Benson Green and Sandes Avenue has now been completed.

Minor works are still outstanding and are scheduled to be completed ‘shortly’, and the riverside footpath has been re-opened following the construction of new flood defences.

In the Beezon Field Nature Area, earthworks to shape the landscape features and the construction of pathways has also been completed.

The area will be planted over winter, ready for re-opening to the public in 2023.

Meanwhile, Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin are preparing two locations, Sand Aire House and Stramongate Bridge to Gooseholme Park, for construction of the town’s flood defences.

Work will begin to build a flood wall from The Bridge Inn to the new Gooseholme Footbridge to better protect homes and businesses along Lambrigg Terrace, Melrose Place and Sand Aire House.

Construction will also start on a new flood wall running from Stramongate Bridge to Gooseholme Park. The flood wall will be topped with glass panels to ensure that riverside views are retained.

Keith Roddy, Environment Agency project manager said: “Over the next few weeks further construction works will begin in Kendal to better protect local homes and businesses from the devastating effects of flooding.

“We appreciate that the works being undertaken will impact on local people and we will do our very best to keep this to a minimum. We will continue to keep the local community updated as the works progress.

“The Kendal flood Information Hub is now open every Tuesday and Thursday on Little Aynam where the community are welcome to drop in between 10am till 4:30pm to find out more about the flood scheme and ask any questions.”

More information on the Kendal Flood Scheme can be found on the flood hub www.thefloodhub.co.uk/kendal/ or on Twitter @EnvAgencyNW