Plans to restore beaches in Christchurch by pumping sand from Mudeford Sandbank have been submitted. <\/p>\n
Christchurch council plans to pump sediment and stone from the tip of Mudebank Sandbank across the Run via a submerged pipeline to Gundimore and Avon Beach. <\/p>\n
The plans have been given to council planners following severe storms earlier this year, the worst being overnight on February 14. <\/p>\n
A planning report, drawn up by the council, says that storms during last winter depleted the beaches east of Mudeford Quay, undermining existing walls and groynes. <\/p>\n
It adds: Unless these beaches are rebuilt to their design standard, the coast protection structures will be at risk of further damage, potentially putting properties at risk. <\/p>\n
If approved, the scheme is likely to operate during the low spring tide between April 15 and 22 next year. <\/p>\n
There are likely to be two operations, lasting around two hours each, every day. <\/p>\n
And if the weather in April means the scheme cannot go ahead, it will take place between May 14 and 21. <\/p>\n
Cllr Margaret Phipps, portfolio holder for the environment at Christchurch Council, said: The beach replenishment scheme is necessary to replace beach material that was lost during the storms of last winter. <\/p>\n
The northern tip of Mudeford sandspit is the preferred location to retrieve the beach material from because the sand is of a similar type to that at Gundimore beach. The work will be funded by a grant from the Environment Agency and a contribution from Christchurch Borough Council. <\/p>\n
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