Wildlife, industry, community - Teesside project to protect all three from flooding

A multi-million pound environmental project on the Tees Estuary aims to tackle flood risks, boost biodiversity and support the area’s economy – but can it restore the faith of the local communinty

By Sarah Sinclair, first published 10 April 2024

The first time Fred Forth’s house flooded was 1996. 

In August 2023 Port Clarence was hit by its fourth flooding event since Fred moved into his home on Fieldview Close, 35 years ago. 

It was believed to be caused by an issue with the flap valve on the pumps which were designed to keep the water levels down.…