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Construction starts on £19.8m Torcross coastal defence scheme
The Environment Agency has started a £19.8 million project to protect the Devon coastal community of Torcross from further storm damage after severe storms early in 2026. The work, carried out by Kier Infrastructure, involves placing nearly 90,000 tonnes of rock armour along the shoreline, repairing car park defences and extending the slipway. Rock deliveries begin this month, with installation running until April 2027.
Our readEarly 2026's storm damage is now setting the pace for next year's coastal defence contracts, not just this one scheme.
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