Coast Protection at Reculver - Options for the future
Options for the Future
The introduction of the Shoreline Management Plans formalised the process for determining the best all-round method of dealing with a coast protection problem. Firstly the best strategy (do nothing, retreat the line, hold the line or advance the line) is identified. Then the most cost-efficient way of implementing the chosen strategy is worked out.
Eight broad strategic options were drawn up, two with sub-options. These were then examined in sufficient detail to determine the technical requirements and costs of any engineering works and to assess each option's environmental impacts and economic consequences.
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Option |
Description |
Cost £million |
Environmental Rating |
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1 2 3 4A 4B 5A 5B 6 7 8 |
Do nothing Retreat to Sarre Wall Retreat to Thanet Way Retreat to Railway line Retreat to Railway line / Rushbourne Wall Hold line using new sea walls Hold the line using emergency repairs Hold the line using rock revetments Hold the line using beach management Advance the line |
94.9 43.5 33.7 8.4 8.1 8.5 5.0 5.2 4.9 33.2 |
12 14 15 20 22 18 15 26 34 21 |
