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.
Have your say on draft Christchurch Bay and Harbour Strategy, which identifies leading options to manage coastal flood and erosion risk
Open 05 June - 27 August 2023. Following feedback from the fourth phase of engagement in December 2022, the leading options have been identified for each of the 18 option development units - these proposals are the focus of this consultation
Have your say on options to defend our coastline from flooding & erosion
Open 28 November 2022 - 15 January 2023. 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 ...
Drop-in to find out more on your Coastal Strategy
BCP Council and New Forest District Council are inviting local people and coastal businesses to find out more about the development of a new coastal strategy for Christchurch Bay and Harbour ...
Groyne works complete at Durley Chine
Durley Chine beach has been fully reopened following the successful renewal of life-expired timber groynes between Middle Chine and West Cliff zig-zag. Works were completed two months ahead of schedule ...
Timber groyne renewal programme continues between Middle Chine and West Cliff zig-zag
Construction works to complete the timber groyne renewal programme continues this autumn, with three groynes at Middle Chine, Durley Chine and West Cliff zig-zag removed and replaced with four more evenly spaced groynes ...
BCP Centre of Excellence to deliver flood and coastal erosion risk management
On 1 September, BCP Council’s Cabinet unanimously approved the establishment of a Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Centre of Excellence. It will provide an effective and coordinated approach to help prepare and protect ...
Have your say on protecting Christchurch Bay and Harbour from future flood and erosion risk
Online survey 12th July - 15th August. BCP Council & New Forest District Council ask local people to get involved in the development of a new sustainable flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for the frontage of Christchurch Bay and Harbour.