During a stormy public meeting about flooding in Wyre earlier this year, people from Sunnyside Terrace, Preesall, slammed Environment Agency bosses for failing to maintain and clean nearby dykes.
Locals said that clogged dykes were failing to hold water which was spilling on to neighbouring land.
They also claimed the clogging was largely responsible for devastating floods that struck the street in January when knee-deep water seeped into their houses, destroying carpets and other belongings.
But now Environment Agency chiefs say they have carried out vital maintenance works which should help allay flooding problems if there is a sustained downpour in the coming months.
Local officials are delighted action has finally been taken. Coun Paul Moon was one of the first helpers on scene when disastrous floods hit in January.
He said: "I think it is really good news that this work has been carried out and about time too!
"This is a flooding hotspot and these areas should be treated as a priority so the misery water damage causes can be avoided in the future."
Over Wyre County Coun Bob Mutch was also on the scene to help residents and said they would still need to keep a close eye out for problems.
"There have been a couple of really heavy downpours since this work was carried out," he said.
"I know on the first occasion residents were really pleased that there was no sign of the flooding and it seemed as though the work had been successful.
"The second time we had heavy rain, I know some other areas of Preesall were flooded such as Park Lane near the Fernhill Hotel.
"Luckily, this dispersed quickly but it is something that we will have to keep a close eye on."