Update on Pevensey Bay Sea Defences

From Ian Thomas (Pevensey Coastal Defence)

As most of you will be aware the beach has been cut back in several
places as a result of the high winds and waves from early last week.
With one of the highest tides of the year due in 10 days time we will
today start yet another round of recycling using dumptrucks to move
shingle back to depleted areas.

Initially work will involve transferring beach from Herbrand Walk to
Normans Bay East, before moving to Beachlands, Sovereign Harbour and
Herbrand Walk fishing station ? though not necessarily in that order.

Weather permitting there will also be a final transfer of shingle from
Langney beach, round the harbour and on to Sovereign Harbour beach by
the rock revetment. That sufficient shingle has built up against the
harbour to allow this to happen for a fourth time this winter is an
indication of just how stormy the weather has been. This transfer has
to be completed before the end of March because it cannot be carried
out between the months of April to September. It is therefore due to start either
next Monday (19th) or on Monday 26th. I will keep you posted.

Best wishes

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