The construction work for the urgent coastal protection at Westover, Milford on Sea has now been completed.
Constructed during some very challenging weather conditions, the defenses have already been put to the test during Storm Bella over the Christmas break, performing their function well in providing protection to the area.
Contractors, Earlcoate Construction & Plant Hire Ltd, have been carrying out urgent works to the failing seawall at Milford on Sea, Westover, since August 2020.
The work is an interim phase of urgent work to protect approximately 180m of the coastline by constructing a rock defense that will protect a number of properties including the Grade 2 listed White House and reduce the risk of further failure of the seawall.
This completed first phase of work has included:
The revetment has been constructed from Norwegian granite. This rock was chosen because it is more resistant to the erosion from shingle and the impact of waves at the coast than native limestone.