Pagham flood risks to be tackled
Work on tackling flooding risks at Pagham Beach on the south coast of the UK will start shortly after funding of more than £ 500,000 was secured by Arun District Council. Funds amounting to £ 550,000 have been formally awarded from central government through the Environment Agency and will allow a two phased approach to the works which start this month.
Phase 1 of the project will involve taking up to 10,000m3 of shingle from the Church Norton spit to shore up Pagham Beach against flooding. The second phase will start next spring and will involve bringing 20,000m3 of shingle in from offshore licensed dredging areas. The aim is to increase the level of protection in the most vulnerable area of the beach, near the yacht club. Pagham Harbour and the spits are also part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest. A contractor has been appointed and works will start as soon as possible. It is anticipated the contractor will have about two to three weeks to complete phase one, but work must stop with the arrival of over-wintering Brent Geese at the site.
