Following the recent high tides our Technical Officer Tony Hills has carried out further inspections on the state of our sea defences in various locations

and reports as follows:-

DENGEMARSH

The shingle ridge east of the lookout tower shows signs of further deterioration by recent high tides. It will need careful monitoring and I fully expect that the next south westerly storm will remove what is left. The EA should,  as a matter of urgency,  restore this defence to avoid leaving this section of the marsh undefended.

GALLOWAYS

Showing the increased erosion around the side of the structure exposing it to further damage. The crest has also been further reduced creating more risk of flooding in the future.

The recently flooded ground behind the Lookout Tower and in front of the Green Wall shows evidence of increased percolation of salt water through the reduced shingle bank.

BROOMHILL

Previous patch repair on Outfall vent pipe at Jury’s Gut Tidal Basin now missing with shingle entering vent pipe and potentially blocking outfall.

Fresh shingle erosion at MOD Lookout at Jury’s Gap after recent spring tide.