Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management
A record of projects along the coast of Poole Bay, Dorset
Latest News
Sand re-nourishment scheme to commence early next year
Eight beach areas from Southbourne to Poole will be topped-up with sand from January 2021 as part of the Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme which is designed to make the coastline more climate resilient ...
Work to start on timber groyne renewal programme as part of beach management scheme
The first phase of a £1.9 million project is due to start on 26 October, with five groynes from the Poole/Bournemouth boundary to Middle Chine being carefully deconstructed and replaced with four more evenly spaced ones ...
Current & Future Projects
Recently Completed Projects
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]
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]