Experts warn Matlock's flooding comes from a number of sources apart from the River Derwent
By Greig WatsonThe Environment Agency says it cannot guarantee a town will not flood again, despite a defence scheme that could cost £5m.
The agency is working in partnership with the local authorities to reinstate the river flood protection following theWork on the wall began in August and a stretch of sheet pilings - forming a metal revetment - should be in place by Christmas. While working on the wall, the Environment Agency said it had carried out more clearance on the river channel, increasing the flow and capacity.But Ms Doherty explained the current project was largely putting back what was lost in February.
"What we are doing will make a real difference and it is essential work but it is not going to solve all the flooding problems."
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