Medmerry Update
The Environment Agency are pleased to report that work is progressing well on the construction of the new Medmerry Managed Realignment Scheme. The proposed completion this autumn is looking on schedule. There are some temporary road closures planned:
Medmerry and Earnley Road closures
The EA has been liaising with West Sussex County Council Highways and the utility companies to programme the construction of the diversion pipes under the road in Earnley. There are three sections of road that require pipes. The locations and proposed timings are as follows:
Closure 1, Bookers Lane south – 5th to 28th August
Closure 2, Almodington Lane – 28th August to 6th September
Closure 3, Bookers Lane north – 9th to 20th September
To read the latest e-update and find out more about the scheme, follow this link to the Environment Agency website:
Archaeology at Medmerry
Medmerry, the country's first and largest open coast managed re-alignment scheme, is located south of Chichester. The site is managed by the RSPB together with Pagham Harbour, however the scheme itself was built by the Environment Agency as a flood defence work for Selsey and the Manhood peninsula. During the build a great deal of important archaeology was discovered that rewrote... Read More»
'Towards ICZM'
An Integrated Coastal Zone Management plan for the Manhood Peninsula area called 'Towards ICZM on the Manhood Peninsula' was adopted as capable of becoming a material consideration in planning decisions by Chichester District Council at a Full Council meeting on 20th September 2011. 'Towards ICZM' was recognised as an MPP document that reflects the views and aspirations of the community. Please see the link below to... Read More»
Coastal Management
A large part of the Manhood Peninsula is less than 5m above sea level and at risk from flooding, both inland and coastal. It is likely that climate change will increase this risk, through rising sea levels, rising water tables and increased precipitation intensity. Drainage is an increasing problem on the peninsula as the existing ditches are proving inadequate... Read More»