Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management
Projects along the coast of Poole & Christchurch Bays, Dorset
Latest News
Long Groyne work to start in April
BCP Council will start work to repair and upgrade the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne in April, with on-site preparations starting from 11 March. The Long Groyne plays a critical role in reducing coastal flooding and erosion ...
Groyne renewal on East Cliff Beach
Work to renew three timber groynes along Bournemouth’s East Cliff beach starts next week. Contractors will be on site from 9th October, where they will start carefully dismantling the groynes which need replacing ...
Repair and Upgrade of Hengistbury Head Long Groyne
BCP Council has submitted a planning application for the repair and upgrade of the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne, which plays a critical role in reducing coastal erosion and is a stabilising feature of Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay.
Current & Planned Projects
Report Flooding
If your home, business or local green space has flooded or has had a near flood event in the last 5 years, you can report it using the Flood Online Reporting Tool. Your report will help us to better understand where and why areas flood … Read More
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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 and 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]