Coastal & Flood Risk Management
A record of projects along the coast of Poole Bay, Dorset
Project News
Ground investigation work at Canford Cliffs
April 2019
Additional ground investigations are required to help complete foundation designs for the planned new beach huts, as well as the rebuild and strengthening of the retaining wall …
Cliff stabilisation works to go ahead
March 2019 update
Following the 18-month monitoring period at Canford Cliffs, geology reports having been reviewed, options considered, and the Council has agreed a recommendation for a 12 month programme to stabilise the whole cliff face …
Current Projects
The need for Coastal Management
To protect 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]
The need for Flood Risk Management
To protect houses 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]