LI South East: Medmerry Realignment Scheme

Off to Medmerry on the south coast for a talk and visit organised by the LI South East to see the the new flood defence scheme (the biggest in the UK) which is nearing completion. 

Over 7 km of clay banks have been constructed to create an area which will be allowed to flood naturally, alleviating the risk of flooding to Selsey and over 350 properties, two holiday parks and a water treatment works. A breach has been made which allows the sea water in and out and the plan is to construct several kilometres of paths for walking and cycling.

The site is owned by the RSPBA and the new wetland areas will attract various wildfowl and wading birds.