Archive for May, 2009
Improved Shingle Defence vital at the Suttons, Camber
A recent comment, left on our website , has further highlighted the need for continued and improved shingle defences at the Suttons in Camber. Our Technical Officer Tony Hills has carried out a site inspection, took photographs and raised the matter with the Environment Agency. He issued the following statement::-
“The Suttons have special needs when [...]
Posted: May 25th, 2009 under Photos, Sea Defences, Technical/T.Hills.
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Environment Agency Update - Broomhill Scheme/Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy
DOC has just received a further progress report from the EA on both the Broomhill Scheme and the general Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy which reads as follows:-
Broomhill Scheme
We have recently held two meetings with community representatives to seek ideas and views on the scheme. The Interest Group workshop has allowed us to capture community [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2009 under Environment Agency Updates, Sea Defences.
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APPG Conference: Coastal Communities at Risk
DOC will take part in a half day conference arranged by the All Party Parliamentary Group Coastal and Marine, and Coastal Concern Action Group to be held on 6 July 2009 . (Venue: Institution of Civil Engineers, 1 Great George St, Westminster ).
Posted: May 20th, 2009 under DOC Articles, Events, Sea Defences.
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EA Improvements Works at Greatstone Outfall
Our Technical Officer Tony Hills is delighted to report that work at the Greatstone Outfall has been completed and finished by the Environment Agency to a very high standard.
The beach has been shaped and formed professionally with no damage to the natural fauna and left in a very tidy condition. Natural England gave a time [...]
Posted: May 15th, 2009 under DOC Articles, Environment Agency Updates, Photos, Sea Defences.
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DOC links nationally with other Coastal Groups
DOC formed part of a delegation from Coastal Action Groups in the Southeast of England (Selsey, Seasalter) who had been invited to join the 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations of the CCAG in Happisburgh, Norfolk, on 1 May 2009 in order to celebrate their long running campaign for adequate sea defences.
Norfolk’s MP Norman Lamb , North [...]
Posted: May 3rd, 2009 under Events, Photos, Sea Defences.
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