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📍 Our #EastSuffolkWMB Coastal Team has been working to improve access to the beach at #Southwold 🏖️
Eroded steps have been replaced with re-cast concrete steps and sturdy new handrails.
🛠️ Delivered on behalf of East Suffolk Council
#CoastalManagement #CoastalRepairs
August 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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👏 #EastSuffolkWMB team completes – installing a new culvert at #Falkenham Marshes, funded through Defra’s IDB Storm Recovery Fund
✅ This was part of a wider programme, which has replaced 11 ageing culverts, ensuring the system continues to protect land and communities
#IDBFunding #Tranche2 #DEFRA
September 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Join us for a drop-in & Q&A session on the Snape flood defences!
📅 7th April 2025
⏰ 4pm–6:45pm (Project Presentation at 5:45pm)
📍 Snape Village Hall, IP17 1RN
Meet engineers & representatives from key organisations to hear the latest updates. See you there!
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March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Last night, #EastSuffolkWMB carried out its annual trial deployment of the temporary flood barrier in Lowestoft, working with East Suffolk Council and ABP. The night-time exercise went smoothly, helping ensure teams are ready to respond when needed.
September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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After months of a dry riverbed, water is flowing through the River Deben at Ufford once again. 💧
The #EastSuffolkWMB is proud to have worked with Ufford Parish Council to deliver this essential first phase of recovery.
Read the BBC’s report: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'River Deben at Ufford flowing better than it has for 25 years'
The River Deben is flowing once more after major restoration works are carried out.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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We’ve been busy in Lowestoft! 👷‍♂️

The #EastSuffolkWMB team has recently installed a brand new set of steps on behalf of #EastSuffolkCouncil, helping to improve access and safety for the local community.

Great to see another practical improvement completed! 🙌
May 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Last month at Horsey Gap ☀️Our coastal engineering team repainted Navigation Markers for the Environment Agency, working through tricky tidal conditions to get the job done 💪
Great effort all round 👏
#EastSuffolkWMB #CoastalEngineering
Find out more: www.wlma.org.uk/services/coa...
April 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🌿 #EastSuffolkWMB have installed 4 #leakydams in Boxford’s upper surface water catchment, on behalf #SuffolkCountyCouncil

#ReclaimtheRain, together with #SCC’s Flood & Water Team, will be monitoring the outcomes to demonstrate the positive impact of these leaky dams across the catchment
September 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📍 Our #EastSuffolkWMB Coastal Team has replaced broken coping stones with textured concrete to replicate existing stones, along the #Felixstowe sea wall—helping maintain coastal defences and public safety.
🛠️ Delivered for @EastSuffolkCouncil
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August 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Our #EastSuffolkWMB Coastal Team has designed and delivered new access steps down to the beach at Kessingland. This important work supports public safety along our coast.
See our project video youtu.be/NJAEv3yFoT0
Delivered on behalf of #EastSuffolk Council
#CoastalManagement #Kessingland
Kessingland Steps
In April 2025 the East Suffolk WMB Coastal Team designed and delivered new access steps down to the beach at Kessingland This important work supports public safety along our coastline and we’re proud to play our part in improving access for both locals and holidaymakers alike. Installation was assisted with the use of a crawler crane! Delivered on behalf of East Suffolk Council.
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July 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🌟 News Update! 🌟
Visit www.wlma.org.uk/news to see the latest Upper Alde & Ore Estuary Embankment Improvements Project Newsletter! 📰 Find out what we've been doing & what's coming up next.
Subscribe now to receive updates direct to your inbox - info@wlma.org.uk
#EastSuffolkWMB #suffolk #sosestuary
July 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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✅ 9 of 11 culverts replaced at Falkenham so far, funded by #Tranche2 grant support!
💧 Protects 742ha & improves flood resilience
🔧 Ensures EA access for sea defence work & water level control
🌱 Supports agriculture, public access & key habitats
#EastSuffolkWMB #Infrastructure #NatureRecovery
May 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🌟 News Update! 🌟
Visit www.wlma.org.uk/news to see the latest Upper Alde & Ore Estuary Embankment Improvements Project Newsletter! 📰 Find out what we've been doing & what's coming up next.
Subscribe now to receive updates direct to your inbox - info@wlma.org.uk
#EastSuf#EastSuffolkWMBu#sosestuary
April 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Our #EastSuffolkWMB Coastal Repair & Maintenance team has been hard at work repairing the sea wall at Southwold, ensuring it remains strong while also creating a safe and smooth surface for public access along the promenade 🚶‍♂️ Proud to be delivering this work on behalf of @EastSuffolkCouncil
April 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM