Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management
Projects along the coast of Poole & Christchurch Bays, Dorset
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Surveys at Hengistbury Head Long Groyne
Following ground investigations last winter, we are continuing to carry out several surveys and investigations to help prepare for the upgrade and repair of the entire long groyne structure ...
Drop-in to find out more on your Coastal Strategy
BCP Council and New Forest District Council are inviting local people and coastal businesses to find out more about the development of a new coastal strategy for Christchurch Bay and Harbour ...
Poole based coastal engineering expert stars in BBC Bitesize film
Helping to educate students across the country, coastal engineer, local resident and BCP Council employee, Lia Bennett, has shared her in-depth knowledge of Poole’s iconic sand dunes in new BBC Bitesize film ...
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Coastal Erosion Risk Management
Coastal Erosion Risk Management
Protecting property and infrastructure from the eroding forces of wind and waves through the use of hard and soft coastal defences.
Our coast protection depends mainly on the level of width of our beaches, which means they must be constantly maintained. It is also necessary to repair, replace or add to existing beach control structures such as groynes, that help keep beach material in place. This website records the Coastal Management work that is helping to safeguard beachfront and cliff-top property and infrastructure … [read more]
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Flood Risk Management
Flood Risk Management
Protecting property and infrastructure from flood water damage during periods of severe weather.
There are two types of flooding in and around coastal areas; from sea harbours and estuaries during tidal surges and surface water from heavy rain storms. Protection from tidal flooding is achieved by raising the land near to the waters edge by building walls etc. Protection from rain storm flooding, once it has overwhelmed the sewerage systems, is by slowing down the water flow and creating storage areas … [read more]
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The SMP
Poole & Christchurch Bays Shoreline Management Plan (SMP2)
A Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) sets out the policy for managing our coastline and how we respond to the threat of coastal flooding and the risks of erosion.
SMP2 was published in 2010 and promotes management policies over a 20, 50 and 100 year period. It is a high level non-statutory policy document that aims to balance the risks with natural processes and the consequences of climate change. It needs to take account of existing defences and the natural and built environments, and be compatible with adjacent coastal areas … [read more]