Introduction In last year’s newsletter we published an article explaining some of the science and assumptions about sea-level rise and flood maps. This year we will try to bring it nearer to home with some advice about how worried you should be if you live near the coast. There have been many articles in the … Continue reading If you live near the coast, should you be worried by sea-level rise?
Category: Shoreline Management
Anticipating Sea Level Rise
There have been many articles published recently predicting the future extent of tidal flooding and some show an horrific picture. It is important therefore to understand how these scenarios are derived. In simplistic terms we start with a “Digital Terrain Model” (DTM). This is the computer equivalent of a physical model of the land and … Continue reading Anticipating Sea Level Rise
Hurst Castle collapse – The bigger picture
Following on from our March 1st article on Hurst Castle, we're publishing an on-line paper by SPS Council member and coastal engineer, Tim Kermode. The Evolution of Hurst Spit Following the collapse of a section of Hurst Castle it is interesting to consider the long-term evolution of Hurst Spit before coming to conclusions on the … Continue reading Hurst Castle collapse – The bigger picture
Milford Sea Wall
Photo: Pete Linnington, reproduced from Lymington Times. The Lymington Times has published an article calling for 'vision on protecting New Forest coastline' amid a hike in the cost required to fix the sea wall at Milford. Take the link above to read the original article by Liz Hendrie: "CALLS have been made for a clearer … Continue reading Milford Sea Wall
Hurst Spit, Keyhaven and Lymington Marshes
Hurst Castle In last year’s Newsletter we referred to repair work needed to restore Hurst Bank and the castle following storm damage which had, in part, undermined the foundations of the castle. In the months since then, the Local Authority and English Heritage have undertaken substantial reinforcement to ensure continued pedestrian access to the spit … Continue reading Hurst Spit, Keyhaven and Lymington Marshes
Fawley New Town
This is the third report in our annual newsletter concerning plans by Fawley Waterside Ltd. to build a new small town on the site of the former Fawley Power Station. The development of this power station site will provide 1500 new homes and commercial properties. Some 470 of the homes will be affordable properties in … Continue reading Fawley New Town
Southsea Seafront Enhancements
Detail from the Collaborative Enhancements Plan related to the Southsea Coastal Scheme. Click the image to view the detail. Solent Protection Society have been engaged as a public stakeholder in several of the Solent's coastal sea defence enhancement schemes as part of our watching brief over the preparations to confront the inevitable impact of climate … Continue reading Southsea Seafront Enhancements
Silting in Bembridge Harbour is a serious problem
Bembridge is a popular place for visitors both afloat and on land. It has a rural character and an atmosphere of great charm. On a beautiful evening, with the sun setting in the west, the tinkling of the yachts’ rigging and the call of the birds on the mudflats, it is hard to imagine change. … Continue reading Silting in Bembridge Harbour is a serious problem
Proposed English Coastal Path (South) progress report
The English Coastal Path (South) is part of the proposal by Natural England (NE) to achieve as full a coastal path as possible along the area bordering the Solent. It is part of the coastal path project which covers the whole of England. In our last newsletter we set out the method and format for … Continue reading Proposed English Coastal Path (South) progress report
Coastal Squeeze and Rollback
It is generally accepted that sea-levels are rising in Britain, although there are many opinions about the causes and the rates. Most scientists believe that the rate of sea-level rise has already accelerated and will continue to do so until levels of atmospheric carbon-dioxide start to be reduced. Regardless of the cause or rate of … Continue reading Coastal Squeeze and Rollback
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