Before the recent engineering works to its coastline, the town of Deal in Kent was at risk of extensive flooding. Some areas had a 1 in 20 chance of coastal flooding every year. To protect the town, major works took place in 2012, including the construction of a new sea wall, the addition of rock armour and extensive beach replenishment. This has reduced the risk of annual flooding to 1 in 300.
Deal is an attractive coastal town located near Dover (Figure 1). The town has good accessibility by car, train, air and ferry:
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