Deal sea defence scheme
The Environment Agency is proceeding with a £10-million flood defence scheme which will reduce the risk of coastal flooding to 626 homes and 44 commercial properties in Deal.
Their proposals include:
- construction of a new wave wall, approximately 400m along, along the promenade between the Royal Hotel and Deal Castle
- 250m of improved rock protection along the existing embankment, to strengthen the beach just north of Sandown Castle
- increasing the volume of shingle on the beach from the northern part of the extended rock revetment to Deal Castle.
Their proposed schedule is:
- End February 2012 - Submit planning application for the new sea wall on the promenade to Dover District Council.
- September 2012 - Expect to start construction. We have worked with Dover District Council to plan the construction works outside the busy summer season to reduce the impact on local people and businesses.
- March 2013 – Expect to complete works.
Further information is available at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/135503.aspx.