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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme – Newsletter March 2025

Tuesday 1st April, 2025

The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme has been developed by the Environment Agency and Somerset Council due to the increasing tidal flood risk to Bridgwater town centre and the surrounding area. The scheme will deliver a tidal barrier and improvements to downstream defences on the River Parrett near Chilton Trinity, and will reduce tidal flood risk to 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses.

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