Exposed to the elements by Labour
25th February 2008
November's storm surge again revealed how vulnerable Waveney is to the risk of serious flooding - a problem exacerbated by the Labour Government's lack of investment in flood defences and coastal protection.
The surge caused the closure of two of the most important links to Lowestoft and Waveney: the railway to Norwich and the A12 to Ipswich and London. The Government's current proposals to stop the routine maintenance of the Blyth Estuary defences are short-sighted and could result in such closures becoming more frequent, with serious implications for the Waveney economy.
Peter Aldous comments, "The Waveney area is on the front line in the need to improve flood and sea defences, and Labour has failed to provide the necessary money to protect homes and businesses. The Dutch do it successfully, yet our Government appears to have just given up. By working alongside other Conservatives in Suffolk and Norfolk I am determined to ensure Waveney receives the required funds for this important work."
