World of Widewater says fish were left dead and gasping when the lagoon dried up last year.

Essential work to maintain a wildlife hotspot in West Sussex is due to begin.

The Environment Agency is refurbishing a pipe which plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels in Lancing’s Widewater Lagoon.

Gill Purnell, chair of community group World of Widewater, told BBC Radio Sussex she was “ecstatic”.