Thames Barrier upgrade may cost £20bn due to extreme weather
UKPulse News Desk
London's flood defence, the Thames Barrier, may require replacement sooner than anticipated. Senior government officials have warned that an upgrade could cost at least £20bn.
- London's flood defence may need replacing sooner than expected.
- The potential cost for a Thames Barrier upgrade is at least £20bn.
- Extreme weather is cited as a reason for the accelerated need for replacement.
London's flood defence system, including the Thames Barrier, may need to be replaced considerably sooner than initially expected. This accelerated timeline is reportedly due to extreme weather conditions.
Senior government officials have issued a warning that an upgrade to the Thames Barrier could incur costs of at least £20bn.