2007 Beach - News - 27th June

Until recently I had expected this summer’s beach replenishment works to take place in late August or September. However I have been told by Westminster Dredging that Sospan Dau is in great demand from September onwards, and, because she is currently working at Hayling Island, they would like to undertake this year’s work during July.

If she is already working on the south coast it makes economic and environmental sense for her to be further utilised in the same vicinity rather than sail north only to make the return journey a few weeks later.

The current estimated arrival is 15th July although it could be as early as 9th July depending on how progress is made at Hayling Island. As with last year all new shingle will be targeted to the north of Sovereign Harbour entrance, particularly in the area adjacent to the rock revetment. Precise import volumes will not be known until nearer the time, but we expect work to take between 3 and 4 weeks, so should be complete by early August.

I will provide further updates as and when I receive them. If you have any comments or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Best wishes

Ian

Ian Thomas
Project Manager
Pevensey Coastal Defence Ltd
Environment Agency Depot
Coast Road
Pevensey Bay
East Sussex BN24 6ND

Tel: 01323 761202
Fax: 01323 764368
Mob: 07884 234298
email: pcdl@pevensey-bay.co.uk

Updated: Monday, July 9, 2007 19:00