On the 19th August, Andrew officially opened the new flood defences at West Wittering. At a cost of £1.9 million, the new defences will provide much better protection from high tides. Commenting on the new development, Andrew said “I am delighted to have been asked to open the new flood defences at West Wittering. £650,000 was raised by the local community for its construction, and I would like to thank all those who contributed. These new defences will ensure the continued prosperity of the area, without the worry of the area flooding.”
The development was an upgrade of the old defences and will protect 55 homes, as well as the local school, and sewage works from tidal changes.