Rossall Coast Protection Scheme

ROSSALL COAST PROTECTION SCHEME

TIMELINE Esther McVey MP site visit

The flood of 1977

1927

October 2014 Revetment works begin

October 2013 Signing of Contract A cross section of the overall design

2012 Pre scheme

Public consultation

March 2014 First rock on site

February 2015 Piling commences

Artists impression of Larkholme Grasslands by Stephen Broadbent

March 2016 Pre-cast work commences

March 2018 Bridge construction placement

Rock groyne construction

January 2018 Beach works complete

December 2016 Promenade paving begins

March 2018 Commencement of bridge construction and footpaths

June 2018 Works complete pond viewing area

The Rossall coast protection scheme has replaced two kilometres of sea defences from Rossall Hospital to Rossall Point, in a ÂŁ63m coastal defence scheme that will protect 7,500 properties from the risk of flooding.

327,000 tonnes of rock armour has being used to create the base of the defences, to weather the harsh conditions on this exposed part of the coastline and allow the beach to build up in the area.

Between the rock revetment and the promenade, specially manufactured precast concrete has been used to form a stepped revetment to break the waves. The promenade has also been significantly widened.

An ecology park on the landward side of the defences has also been created and will be known as Larkholme Grasslands. This was designed by Lancashire County Council with bridges and artwork

by Stephen Broadbent, a British sculptor who specialises in public art. This strip of grassland, from West Way to Fleetwood Golf Club, is already classed as a Biological Heritage Site because of the rarer species of flora and fauna that grow there. The area will be enhanced to allow residents to enjoy the rich and diverse wildlife.