Trialling a new approach to beach replenishment in Poole Bay

This trial tested a new approach to beach replenishment in Poole Bay, Dorset.

• From: Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme and Environment Agency
• Published: 24 February 2021

• Category: Understanding risks from all sources of flooding
• Topics: Coast, Coastal erosion, Understanding physical processes
• Project status: Completed
• Project code: SC130035
• Date of completion: 16 March 2018

Documents

Trialling a new approach to beach replenishment in Poole Bay - summary (153 KB) PDF

Treialu dull newydd o ailgyflenwi traethau ym Mae Poole - Welsh summary (160 KB) PDF

Trialling a new approach to beach replenishment in Poole Bay - report (9 MB) PDF

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Details

The trial tested a new approach to beach replenishment in Poole Bay. The concept was to make use of locally dredged sediment and place it near the shore, allowing the prevailing waves and tidal currents to move material toward and along the beach.

A similar approach has been used widely in the Netherlands and more recently in Denmark. The trial was the first of its kind in the UK.

Published 24 February 2021