Pevensey Bay Sea Defences PPP
The Pevensey Bay Sea Defence scheme is unique. It was the first sea defence project anywhere in the world to be funded as a Public Private Partnership (PPP/PFI). In committing to a 25 year contract, Pevensey’s residents and environment are guaranteed a consistent standard of defence until at least 2025. This approach to beach maintenance has allowed the Environment Agency and Pevensey Coastal Defence Ltd to develop and advance 'best practice' in provision of sea defence services.
Typical Works
Select an image to learn more about each of the regular beach activities that take place:
Latest News
Annual Public Forum
Pevensey Bay Sea Defences Annual Public Forum will this year be held in Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club on the afternoon of Wednesday 7th April between 14:00 and 18:00.
Latest Works
Harbour Bypassing (Duration: 1 week)
From Monday 22nd March we expect to transfer shingle round Sovereign Harbour from Langney, adding it the beach by the north harbour revetment. Works will start at 07:30 each day and be completed by 17:30.
Feature: Why are groynes not being replaced?
Timber groynes have been used for well over a century to help protect our coastline and are they are now a familiar part of the landscape. In recent years there has been a move away from this method of defence. This article attempts to explain why this is the case and how alternative strategies are being used.
