DETAILS of a £10 million investment in flood and coastal defences for areas across Wales has been announced.
Natural Resources Minister, Alun Davies, revealed the extra funding will support around 1,400 jobs and boost economic growth with an additional £76.5 million funding package for housing, schools and transport, as well as flood protection.
The money will be used to protect homes and businesses across the country.
A total of £7 million will be spent in North Wales, in Colwyn Bay and Mold, with £1 million being used in Borth, Mid Wales.
There will be £2 million of funding to improve existing flood and coastal defence infrastructure across Wales, including projects in Pendine, Llanfair Talhairn, Pontblydden, Ystrad Mynach, Severn Estuary, Ferryside, Bridgend and Talsarnau.
Mr Davies said: "The Welsh Government is committed to managing the risk of flooding across Wales. We can never fully prevent all flooding, but we can manage the risks and reduce the consequences.