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Construction of essential flood defences for Poole get underway

Construction of essential flood defences for Poole get underway

22 May, 2026 | BCP Press Release, News - Press Releases, Poole Harbour to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme

 L-R: Dominic Perris (Surveyor, Dalcour Maclaren), Elizabeth Rabett (Lead Land Agent, Dalcour Maclaren), Rob Hayman (Divisional Civils Operations Manager, Knights Brown), Mike Crook (Divisional Director, Knights Brown), Cllr Andy Hadley (BCP Council), Matt Hosey...
Poole’s New Flood Defence Receives Planning Consent

Poole’s New Flood Defence Receives Planning Consent

21 Jul, 2025 | BCP Press Release, News - Press Releases, Poole Harbour to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme

Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill is the last remaining undefended waterfront in Poole town centre The planning application for a new £29.4 million flood defence scheme, designed to reduce significant tidal flood risk to properties and infrastructure in Poole over the next...
Proud to support Outdoor Classroom Day, May 2025

Proud to support Outdoor Classroom Day, May 2025

5 Jun, 2025 | News - From the Team, Poole Harbour to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme

The Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence team The Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence team were delighted to celebrate the coast with 7 local schools for Outdoor Classroom Day 2025 – a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning. Led...

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