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Hythe Ranges sea defence scheme virtual opening ceremony | |
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2021-03-26 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Press release
Hythe Ranges sea defence scheme virtual opening ceremonyScheme will better protect 787 properties in the area ![]() The completed Hythe Ranges sea defence scheme A virtual opening ceremony today, Friday 26 March, marked the official opening of the Hythe Ranges sea defences scheme between Dymchurch Redoubt and Fisherman’s Beach. With the scheme’s completion, 787 properties are now better protected from tidal flooding for the next 100 years, taking into account climate change and sea level rise. The improved standard of flood protection will help protect the coast against a flood event with a 0.5%, or 1 in 200 chance of occurring in any year. Before the scheme there was a 5% or 1 in 20 chance of flooding in any year. Also better protected with the scheme’s completion is the Ministry of Defence (MoD) firing ranges that provide a critical resource for the army and the country’s security. The Hythe Ranges scheme represents a £25m investment, delivered in partnership with the MoD. The event was officially opened by Dr Martin Hurst, Chair of the Southern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SRFCC). Guests at the virtual ceremony included constituency MP Damian Collins, Environment Agency Chair Emma Howard Boyd, representatives from the Ministry of Defence, Kent County Council, Folkestone and Hythe District Council and construction partners that worked on the scheme. Hythe Ranges VideoThe ceremony included the first public viewing of a video about the scheme and its construction. The video can be viewed on the Environment Agency’s YouTube channel Construction at the siteWork started in spring 2020 and was successfully and safely completed during the Covid-19 restrictions. Due to the rigorous health and safety measures applied, the site did not have a single positive test of Covid-19. The works involved:
This work to the beach and groynes will reduce the risk of flooding from the sea. The rock revetment helps shield the Grand Redoubt and merges with the existing Dymchurch seafront. A number of environmental features were introduced as part of the scheme such as the creation of over 70 rock pools in the rock revetment. Benches made from recycled wood and an information board have also been installed on the Dymchurch promenade for the public to enjoy. Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, said:
Lt Col Richard Bishop, Commander UK Defence Training Estate South East, said:
Dr Martin Hurst, Chair of the Southern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SRFCC), said:
Mark Douch, Environment Agency Flood Risk Manager, said:
FCERM StrategyNationally, work is also already under way on the delivery of some of the 2,000 new flood and coastal defences that will better protect a further 336,000 properties from flooding and coastal erosion by 2027, which will also see the implementation of the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategy. Alongside building new defences, the strategy sets out how the Environment Agency and partners will work to make communities more resilient to the effects of climate change, ensuring they are better prepared for when flooding sadly hits, and able to recover quickly. It will also ensure a greater use of nature to reduce flood risk. Further informationCoronavirus (Covid-19)The project team worked within government and Public Health England safe working guidelines with strict attention to social distancing and cleaning. The safety of staff, partners and the local community is always given priority. The project started and finished during the Covid-19 pandemic, and delivered the scheme in a safe manner with no incidents of Covid-19 on site. Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy (FoCES)The Hythe Ranges Sea Defences Scheme forms part of the Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy (FoCES) approved by DEFRA in 2010. The Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy (FoCES) was approved by Defra in 2010. It sets out our plans to manage flood and erosion risks along the Romney Marsh coastline over the next 100 years, taking the predicted impacts of climate change into account. Much of Romney Marsh is below the present day high tide level, and 14,500 homes, 700 businesses and nationally important, critical infrastructure are at risk of flooding. The strategy identified how we can improve the existing defences to reduce flood risk to Romney Marsh to a 0.5% chance in any year. Project efficienciesThe Hythe project achieved efficiencies of over £2.5 million and more than 1,660t CO2e savings including:
Environmental enhancementsThe project included environmental enhancements which encourage intertidal habitat to develop. These included:
The foreshore fronts a critical training facility for the Ministry of Defence. This required working closely with the MoD to minimise disruption and ensure works were aligned to the needs of the MoD. The project secured 25% partnership funding from the MoD which has contributed towards the capital delivery as well as future maintenance costs.
Published 26 March 2021
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/320644 |
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