Northumbrian Water has begun work on a £1.5 million project to protect the coastline and safeguard vital wastewater infrastructure in Craster, Northumberland, following significant erosion caused by coastal storms during the winter this year.

The scheme is set to protect the bankside adjacent to Dunstanburgh Road and the Craster wastewater pumping station, which plays an important role in delivering reliable wastewater services for the local community. Following severe winter storms in 2025/26, erosion along the coastline accelerated, increasing the need for long-term protection of the site and surrounding infrastructure.