Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management
Projects along the coast of Poole & Christchurch Bays, Dorset
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Have your say on options to defend our coastline from flooding & erosion
Christchurch Bay and Harbour FCERM Strategy; this fourth phase of engagement in December includes a survey, two drop-in sessions & an online event hosted by Dorset Coast Forum
Timber groynes to be replaced at Bournemouth Beach
In October works begin to replace four timber groynes on Bournemouth Beach, to support the council’s ongoing investment to protect its coastline from erosion and flooding.
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 ...
Christchurch Bay and Harbour
Give your views on the proposed short list of options for managing coastal flooding and erosion risk across the Christchurch Bay and Harbour coastal frontage.
Recently Completed Projects
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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]