Embankments built to reduce flood risk in village

New earth embankments have been built to protect the village from flooding

The Environment Agency has installed new earth embankments to reduce the risk of flooding in the Cornish village of Calstock.

More than 600m (1,968ft) of embankments have been built to protect the village from flooding from the River Tamar.

According to the Environment Agency, this has reconnected this section of the river with its floodplain, creating 11 hectares of intertidal wetland habitat.

It is hoped that it will allow people to continue enjoying the river and the new wildlife that will be attracted to the area.

Rising sea levels

The agency has worked with local partners to ensure that public access to the former flood banks is retained.

Daniel Boswell, Environment Agency project manager, said: "The Calstock Wetlands project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through partnership working.

"Through collaboration with partners, we have been able to reduce flood risk, support wildlife and mitigate habitat losses from rising sea levels."