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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Strategic Flood Risk Documents

View strategic documents relevant to the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier

Parrett Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy (2010)

This strategy (2010) initiated plans for a tidal barrier and ongoing investment in tidal flood banks downstream of Bridgwater.

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Parrett Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy

Environment Agency – South West Region

PDF, 2.95MB

Flood Risk Management Review (2014)

This review provided evidence confirming the need for a major intervention and continues to support the option of a tidal surge barrier.

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Flood Risk Management Review 2014

Protecting Bridgwater and the Somerset
Levels & Moors from Tidal Flooding

PDF, 1.66MB
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Map to highlight areas to consider as part of the project

PDF, 4.97MB
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Map to highlight relevant infrastructure

PDF, 3.49MB

Last updated: November 7, 2025

Next review due: May 7, 2026

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