Work begins on coastal defence project to protect railway through Folkestone Warren in Kent

Essential stabilisation work to protect the railway that runs through Folkestone Warren began this week, with contractors delivering the first load of rock to reinforce sea defences beneath the track. The post Work begins on coastal defence project to protect railway through Folkestone Warren in Kent appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’

An £11M boost for sea defences at Anchorsholme, an area in the north of Blackpool, has been agreed by the Environment Agency. The post Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Jones Bros to reinforce Kinmel Bay

Jones Bros Ruthin Civil Engineering has won a £13m contract to shore up sea defences near Rhyl.

Knights Brown shores up Cardiff sea defences

Cardiff’s new flood defence systems are designed to provide defence against a one-in-200-year severe weather event and protect 2,800 homes in Tremorfa and adjacent areas.

Coastal village of Hemsby under threat from erosion hands petition to No. 10

Campaigners have handed a petition to the Prime Minister’s residence demanding sea defences to protect Hemsby, a Norfolk village north of Great Yarmouth, from coastal erosion. The post Coastal village of Hemsby under threat from erosion hands petition to No. 10 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.