Have your say on the future of Shoreham’s flood defences

A second public consultation examining options to protect Shoreham and the south coast from flooding is due to take place for four weeks from May 11th 2015.

Following on from the initial consultation that took place in late 2014, the local community are being invited back to see the second draft of flood defence guidance. One of the key areas identified by the Shoreham Harbour Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP) as needing defence reinforcements is the Western Harbour Arm, which runs from Adur Ferry Bridge to Kingston Beach, to guard against future risks posed by climate change, rising sea levels and worsening coastal weather.

Specialist flood prevention consultants JBA Consulting & Baca Architects, working with the Shoreham Harbour Regeneration Partnership, have created the proposals set out in the final draft flood risk management documents (officially known as the Flood Risk Management Guide Supplementary Planning Document).  These proposals are distinct from the Adur Tidal Walls project which covers the western bank of the River Adur and the eastern bank from the Adur Ferry Bridge northwards. 

Scott Marshall, Director for the Economy at Adur & Worthing Councils, says
“It is really important for us to get the public’s opinions on the future flood defences for the Shoreham community. We want to reduce the risk of flooding and water damage for residents, businesses and organisations right along the south coast; reinforcing the Shoreham flood defences now means we can reduce these risks for many years to come and protect our communities for generations.”

Integral to the revised plans are new areas for the public to enjoy the river from, with a cycle route and walk way incorporated into the design. The plans will be available for public scrutiny from Monday 11th May 2015 - either through the Councils’ website (http://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/shoreham-harbour-regeneration/consultation/ ) or in person at any one of the following points:

 

* Adur Civic Centre (Shoreham-by-Sea) 

* Bartholomew House (Brighton) 

* Hove Town Hall 

* Portland House (Worthing) 

* Shoreham Library 

* Southwick Library 

* Portslade Library 

* Hove Library

Once the consultation is completed, feedback will be considered by the Councils and their specialist advisors before final decisions are made.