Coastal flood risk management strategy, Pegwell Bay to Kingsdown
Coastal flood risk management strategy, Pegwell Bay to Kingsdown
Coastal flood risk management strategy, Pegwell Bay to Kingsdown
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Reach 2: Shell Ness <strong>to</strong> Sandwich <strong>Bay</strong> EstateThis reach comprises thecoastline between Shell Nessand Sandwich <strong>Bay</strong> Estate. It ischaracterised by a sandybeach backed by an extensivedune system. The groundlevels of the dune systemprovide protection from<strong>flood</strong>ing for the land behindthe dunes. The frontage has alarge area of inter-tidalmudflats on the seawardside, which narrows <strong>to</strong>wardsthe southern end of the reach.The entire frontage forms par<strong>to</strong>f an important internationalnature conservation area andthere is an RSPB naturereserve approximatelyhalfway along the reach. Thearea contains no residentialsettlements, but there are twomajor golf courses. Two longdistancefootpaths run alongthe length of the reachproviding access <strong>to</strong> the frontagefrom the centre of Sandwich.Strategic optionDo nothingDo minimumActionsNo further work will be undertaken on the existing defencesReactive maintenance onlyDo nothing has been selected because of the existing high level of protection provided by thebeach and works <strong>to</strong> the dunes would have a negative impact on the designated sites. In the even<strong>to</strong>f a major breach in the dune system during an extreme s<strong>to</strong>rm there is a possibility of emergencyrepairs, including re-profiling of dunes and breach repairs. Under the ‘do nothing’ option the <strong>risk</strong>of <strong>flood</strong>ing is acceptably low.Reach 3: Sandwich <strong>Bay</strong> EstateThe reach comprises ashingle beach backed by aconcrete revetment.The beach and defences inthis reach protect Sandwich<strong>Bay</strong> Estate, a residentialsettlement. To the southernend of the reach there is asailing club, which launchesits vessels directly fromthe beach.The land immediately <strong>to</strong> thenorth and south of Sandwich<strong>Bay</strong> Estate is subject <strong>to</strong>international environmentaldesignations, as are thebeach and foreshore.Strategic optionDo nothingDo minimumMaintainSustainActionsNo further work will be undertaken on the existing defencesExisting revetment is patch repaired when damage occursNo work on defences other than local maintenance in first 50 years.Replacement of the existing revetment in 2057No work on defences in first 50 years. Replacement of the existing revetmentin 2057 and beach nourishment undertaken <strong>to</strong> sustain the level of protectionMaintain has been selected because the existing level of protection is sufficient, but works will berequired in the future <strong>to</strong> ensure the integrity of the existing revetment. This option provides the besteconomic option and will not have significant impacts on the natural environment.8 Environment Agency <strong>Pegwell</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Kingsdown</strong> coastal <strong>strategy</strong>