Construction workers behind the £29-million seafront flood defence scheme in Weston-super-Mare have been recognised nationally.

The resort is undergoing major changes to its seafront to protect 4,500 homes along the coast from future risk of flooding.

This includes increasing the height of the sea wall and adding secondary splash wall.

Two of the planned three phases have been completed, with the final phase under construction.

In recognition of the work done to date the scheme was presented two awards in the national Considerate Constructors Scheme.

The awards recognise excellent standards of consideration towards their workforce, neighbours and environment.

A silver award was presented for phase one at Marine Lake, which saw refurbishment and extension of the existing 80-year-old causeway.

The lake was also dredged so it can be used again for swimming.

Phase two, between the Grand Pier and Knightstone Island, received a bronze award.

This work involved the building a 650m-long scour protection apron at the toe of the existing sea wall.

The works were done last year.

North Somerset Council's project manager Rachel Lewis, said: "We are absolutely delighted with these awards.

"Construction projects are always difficult when undertaken in the public eye, even more so when they are in a busy tourist resort such as Weston.

"The entire project team is to be commended on delivering a high profile, major construction scheme while ensuring minimal disruption to visitors and traders alike."

The scheme monitor observed the Weston team was "a truly excellent example of the values associated with the scheme's code of conduct".

The principal contractor for the project is Birse Coastal, engineers are Royal Haskoning and cost consultant is EC Harris.

The awards scheme aims to improve the image of the construction trade.