Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme 2025-2027

Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Scheme 2025-2027

New infrastructure is being constructed to reduce tidal flood risk in Poole town centre, the Old Town and surrounding areas over the next 100 years. Sea wall heights will be raised at intervals to keep pace with rising sea levels. Lead Authority BCP Council Working...
Christchurch Bay and Harbour FCERM Strategy 2025

Christchurch Bay and Harbour FCERM Strategy 2025

A new Flood and Coastal Erosion Management (FCERM) Strategy to guide how the frontage from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour, will be sustainably managed for the next 100 years. Lead Authority BCP Council Working with New Forest...
Christchurch beaches maintenance works

Christchurch beaches maintenance works

A programme of maintenance works for Christchurch beaches to strengthen the existing groynes and recycle existing beach material. Lead Authority BCP Council Working with Christchurch Town Council Budget £380,000 Funded by Wessex Regional Flood & Coastal Committee,...
Sandbanks Dune Management Study 2024-2026

Sandbanks Dune Management Study 2024-2026

Developing an improved approach to managing the sand dunes at Sandbanks. Lead Authority BCP Council Budget tba Project start date January 2024 Page Last Updated 31 March 2026 Sandbanks is host to a system of sand dunes which provide a natural form of protection...
Bournemouth Beach Timber Groyne renewal, winter 2025-2027

Bournemouth Beach Timber Groyne renewal, winter 2025-2027

A two-year programme to renew seven life-expired timber groynes between East Cliff and Boscombe Beach. Lead Authority BCP Council Contractor Suttle Projects Budget £2.3 million Project start date Year 2 works: October 2026 Anticipated completion March 2027 Page Last...