This project will maintain the existing high level of tidal flood risk protection to thousands of homes, businesses and infrastructure on Canvey Island into the future.
We welcome your comments. Please get in touch at: Team2100@jacobs.com
Background
We will be renewing and improving the erosion protection on the seaward face of the tidal defences, known as revetment. This will take place along a 3km stretch between Thorney Bay and the Island Yacht Club as shown on the map below.
Map: Canvey Island southern shoreline. Red line indicates the area of revetment that we will be working on
This project will better protect the tidal defences against erosion and extend their useful life to 2070 in light of increasing sea levels due to climate change. These works extend the high standard of tidal flood risk protection provided by the Canvey Island tidal defences into the future, a key aspiration of the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan.
The works are planned to be delivered as part of the Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 Programme.
Design
We have developed key aspects of the scheme’s design in consultation with numerous partners, including Castle Point Borough Council and Canvey Island Town Council, which we are now sharing with you. Details of the design are explained in more depth within the PDF documents at the bottom of this page, but the key aspects are summarised below:
Above: The existing angle of the revetment (illustrative location shown)
Below: The angle of the new revetment
Above: The existing Fisherman’s Corner (illustrative location shown)
Below: The new arrangement
Construction
Details of the construction are explained in more depth within the PDF documents at the bottom of this page, but the key aspects are summarised below:
Map: Red circles show the main and satellite compound locations of varying durations
Latest developments (June 2022)
The works will be carried out in phases to reduce the disruption to the community and the tourism industry. This will also minimise disturbance to the designated sites along the shoreline.
Detailed design has now been completed for the scheme and the tendering process in underway. However there have been delays in receiving all the permissions required for us to carry out the works and therefore we will not be able to start setting up our site compounds until January 2023. The works are then due to start in March 2023 and will follow the phases and timeline in the diagram below. We will be working with the local community to help them to understand the impact of the works.
Map and timeline for the works (also available from the list of PDF documents below)
Current and future consent applications
We have developed applications for various permissions, licences and consents, some of which are detailed below.
We have already submitted:
In addition, we will be shortly submitting applications for the following consents:
How can I find out more and get involved?
Please keep checking this web page for further updates, as well as our Twitter (@TE2100Plan and @EnvAgencyAnglia). In the meantime you can contact us at: Team2100@jacobs.com
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