The Flood & Erosion Risk Management Strategy, formerly known as a Coastal Defence Strategy, is a non-statutory document which provides a high level basis for decision making and action related to the management of the coastline, providing more detail to a small area addressed within the overarching Shoreline Management Plan. The Strategy appraises a range of coastal defence options to determine the most beneficial and cost effective method of managing risks such as flooding, erosion and sea level rise. The options range from measures to make individual properties flood resistant to major engineering projects such as construction or improvements to existing defence structures. However, the strategy will also have to recognise that securing Government funding for building and maintaining defences cannot be guaranteed.
The draft Southampton (Redbridge to Woodmill Lane) Coastal Flood & Erosion Risk Management Strategy is now available for public consultation. The consultation runs from 7 November 2011 until 31 January 2012. The draft strategy documents can be downloaded below or alternatively a hard copy is available to view at Gateway, One Guildhall Square SO14 7PF
If you would like to share your views with us you have until 31 January 2012 to do so. You can submit your views using the feedback form below or contact us directly using the details at the bottom of this page.
Southampton City Council
