The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme: Protecting Communities and Supporting Economic Growth
March 19, 2026
Bridgwater sits on the estuary of the River Parrett, around 17 km upstream from the Severn Estuary. Much of the town and surrounding area lies below high tide level, placing around 12,800 homes and businesses and critical infrastructure at risk of tidal flooding. The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme is a nationally significant flood risk reduction…
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Extra public site visits released for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme after high demand
January 30, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is sharing an update from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (BTB) team for residents and local businesses who are interested in seeing one of the area’s most important infrastructure projects up close. Following very high demand, all public site visit places for March, April and May 2026 are now fully booked. In…
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Update on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
January 16, 2026
Construction is already well underway on the tidal barrier site and on downstream flood defences. The scheme remains vital to protecting homes, businesses and critical infrastructure in and around Bridgwater. As part of the responsible delivery of major public infrastructure, the Environment Agency has carried out a Design Efficiency Review to make sure the scheme…
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier project moves ahead, protecting homes, businesses and key routes
December 23, 2025
Latest newsletter confirms major construction progress and outlines what is coming next The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme is being delivered by the Environment Agency and Somerset Council in response to rising tidal flood risk. Once complete, it is expected to reduce tidal flood risk to around 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses in and around the…
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Bumper Summer Update from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme
June 30, 2025
The latest edition of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme newsletter captures what has been a notably active season for the project. A new chapter begins with Ross Barton stepping in as Project Director, succeeding Jeanne Capey. With over two decades of service at the Environment Agency and deep roots in the area—starting as an apprentice…
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