The Environment Agency are holding a series of community information events about the Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence Schemes.
Two events are being held in Sandown Bay on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th February and two online events will be held on the Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th March for those unable to attend the public events.
These events, organised by the Environment Agency in partnership with the Isle of Wight council, will showcase the progress of these vital coastal defence projects that will better protect over 500 properties, businesses, and local habitats from coastal erosion and flooding.
Sea wall and groyne repairs
The current coastal defences are deteriorating, increasing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion. The Environment Agency along with delivery partners will repair the sea wall and the groynes.
This investment will better protect these communities from rising sea levels and more extreme storm events in the future while enhancing accessibility, biodiversity, and overall aesthetics.
Webster: An excellent opportunity for residents to find out more
Emily Webster, Project Lead for Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence Schemes, Environment Agency, said,
“These family-friendly and dog-friendly events during half term offer an excellent opportunity for residents to find out more about the Yaverland and Shanklin Coastal Defence Schemes.
“There will be experts on hand to talk about the details of the designs. Artist impressions and construction plans of the seafront will be on display, as well as interactive activities for families and children to learn more about coastal processes.
“Our work on the scheme so far has enabled us to understand how much the seafront in Shanklin and Yaverland is valued by local people. This refurbishment work will not only better protect the communities from the impacts of climate change but will bring over £550 million worth of economic benefits to the communities, the local infrastructure, and the local environment.”
The events
The events are at the following locations:
Date Time Event Location Tues 18th Feb 14:00-18:30 A family friendly community information event. Free hot and cold drinks available. Interactive activities for children. Browns Golf & PLUTO’s Café Culver Parade Sandown PO36 8QA
Fully accessible venue.
Baby change facilities available. Wed 19th Feb 10:30 – 15:00 A family friendly community information event. Free hot and cold drinks available. Interactive activities for children. Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BG
Disabled access available – notify in advance by email: [email protected] Mon 10th Mar 18:30- 20:00 Online presentation from the project team who will share the early scheme design and construction plans for Yaverland. If you would like to register please email: [email protected] Tues 11th Mar 18:30-20:00 Online presentation from the project team who will share the early scheme design and construction plans for Shanklin. If you would like to register please email: [email protected]
To find out more visit the website.
News shared by the Environment Agency’s press team. Ed
