The East Coast of England faces one of the fastest erosion rates in Europe, with homes and communities already impacted by the powerful North Sea. To protect the vulnerable sandy cliffs, North Norfolk Council has launched the Cromer and Mundesley Coastal Management Schemes, involving 70,000 tonnes of aggregate laid along the shoreline.
In partnership with Balfour Beatty, Aggregate Industries supplied armor stone aggregates to combat coastal erosion.
The rock armor, sourced from Glensanda Quarry in Scotland, is a mix of large stones (3-6 tonnes, 300kg-1 tonne, and 15-30kg) to effectively defend against the North Sea’s relentless forces.
Transported via boat and barge, approximately 1,000 tonnes of aggregate were delivered twice daily to the East Coast.
Funded by a £25 million investment from the Environment Agency, North Norfolk Council, Anglian Water, and Mundesley Parish Council, the project will span 12-18 months.