The earlier use of floodgates that had been vetoed by the EA in Teignmouth, was subsequently put forward to remove similar objections from local businesses and waterside residents. This involved a “hand-stitched” approach to fitting flood defense measures into the intricate and historic urban fabric rather than creating a new linear defense ... More @Wikipedia
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