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Dorset Council in partnership with the Environment Agency, Dorset Coast Forum and Swanage Town Council are looking at options for coastal flood defences to protect Swanage. As the scheme progresses, public consultation events will be available so that the community can be informed and involved with opportunities to feedback on the proposed design options.
Dorset Council in partnership with the Environment Agency, Dorset Coast Forum and Swanage Town Council are looking at options for coastal flood defences to protect Swanage. As the scheme progresses, public consultation events will be available so that the community can be informed and involved with opportunities to feedback on the proposed design options.
Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme has finished this stage
Public Engagement Events
September 2024 → April 2025
Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme is currently at this stage
NEW CONFIGURATION Environment Agency Install Temporary Wave Barriers at these 3 locations ONLY Mowlem Slipway, Heritage Square and Lower High Street Slipway
September 2024 → March 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme
Flooding Swanage with Art - art reinstalled
August 2022 → October 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme
Funding Applications
August 2024 → July 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme
Design Phase
June → November 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme
Planning and Permits
September 2026 → March 2027
this is an upcoming stage for Swanage Town Coastal Protection Scheme
Construction
Examples of Swanage Town Centre Flooding
Terminology & Examples of types of Coastal Defences