“The first phase of the project will include drainage improvements, followed by the installation of a massive water storage tank at Knowle.
Funding to the tune of £750,000 has now been secured after a 2013 report found that Sidmouth has a history of flooding, both from rivers and surface water. …
Mr Hughes added: “It is hoped that the surface water drainage improvements can be delivered during 2018/19 and storage at the Knowle – which will be subject to landowner agreement and planning approval – to be created in the latter stages of 2019/20. …”
East Devon Watch 