Policy paper

Exeter flood defence scheme

How the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council are working together to reduce flood risk in Exeter.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 5 March 2014
• Last updated: 2 November 2022
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  1. 2 November 2022

     Phases 1 and 2 of the Exeter flood defence scheme project are now complete, but minor work is taking place to make operation and maintenance activities safer, quicker and easier in the future.

  2. 4 October 2018

     Update on scheme - phase 1 complete.

  3. 20 May 2016

     Information on phase updated as building work begins June 2016.

  4. 13 November 2015

     Information on phase 2 of the scheme updated.

  5. 3 July 2015

     Planning permission for phase 2 of the Exeter flood defence scheme was gained on 29 June 2015.

  6. 16 March 2015

     Information added about Environment Agency's work at Duck's Marsh, and lowering water levels.

  7. 16 February 2015

     Planning application for phase 2 of the Exeter flood defence scheme has been submitted.

  8. 2 October 2014

     Latest news added.

  9. 21 August 2014

     Community engagement section updated with links to exhibition material used at recent public exhibitions.

  10. 25 July 2014

      Public exhibitions have been held, therefore page updated, and feedback form added.

  11. 1 July 2014

      Work on phase 1 of the Exeter flood defence scheme is due to start August 2014 - page updated accordingly.

  12. 5 March 2014

      First published.

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This document explains how the Exeter flood defence scheme project will reduce flood risk to more than 3,000 homes and businesses in Exeter. The project is managed by the Environment Agency with support from project partners Exeter City Council and Devon County Council.