The Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme has seen another successful completion with a new flood wall and associated surface water drainage in the Little Aynam area of Kendal.

The construction work started in May last year as part of the Government's multi-million-pound investment to better protect more than 1,400 homes and 1,100 businesses from potential floods in Kendal and across the Kent catchment.

The newly constructed flood defence at Little Aynam sports reinforced walls that are clad in locally sourced natural stone.

It begins at Thorny Hills and follows the perimeter of the Putting Green that forms part of Gooseholme Park. The new defence ties into Gooseholme bridge.

The new flood defence wall also ties into Gooseholme Bridge's access ramp and continues around the back of the Scout Hut to Miller Bridge.

Little Aynam has joined the growing list of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme's completed sections, which include Sand Aire House, Lambrigg Terrace, Waterside Flats and the Parish Church areas, Dockray Hall, Busher Walk & Benson Green, Romney Gardens, Natland Road/Ford Park, Clarkes, Helsington and Watercrook.

Alex Cowin, the Environment Agency project manager for the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme, said: "We made significant progress over the summer and autumn, enabling us to complete the work at Little Aynam.

"This new flood defence wall ties into the existing wall at Gooseholme Bridge and extends into high ground at Thorny Hills.

"The walls are designed to blend naturally with the stonework of Kendal and provide better protection from flooding."

Residents who wish to find further details about the Kendal Flood Scheme can visit the flood hub at www.thefloodhub.co.uk/kendal.