Beach management works underway at Elmer Beach
Coastal improvement works will take place at Elmer Beach throughout August as part of the Environment Agency's ongoing beach management scheme.
In an announcement on Friday, August 7, the Environment Agency confirmed works to improve the defences would be taking place throughout the month as part of its ongoing beach management scheme.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “Works are now underway at Elmer Beach, West Sussex, with rock set to arrive on Saturday, August 8.
“Mariners and fishers are requested to exercise caution and remain aware of works in the vicinity when marine plant, vessels or marked working areas are present.”
On Saturday, August 8, at around 8pm, the cargo vessel EDMY will discharge rock onto the beach.
Between August 10 and 14, workers will remove the exposed outfall pipe, install a replacement and begin constructing the breakwater extension.
From August 17 to 21, piling works will begin to encase the new pipe.
Elmer Beach, located near Bognor Regis, has long been an area of concern for coastal erosion, and such schemes are often closely watched by local residents and environmental groups.
A public consultation was held by the Environment Agency for beach management and coastal protection works at the beach, including the extension of a rock armour breakwater – structures designed to reduce erosion and shield the coastline from wave impact.