A £100,000 scheme to address coastal erosion on the North Yorkshire coast using ‘environmentally sustainable, nature-based solutions’ is set to be approved.
North Yorkshire Council is due to accept a £97,000 grant to mitigate coastal erosion at Scalby Ness in Scarborough, near the Scarborough Sea Life Centre.
The project, which would be funded by the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy, aims to develop and pilot an innovative nature-based solution, supporting a proactive and sustainable approach to managing coastal change.
The work would focus on building a detailed understanding of coastal processes in the area to design interventions that work alongside natural systems to enhance long-term resilience.
According to a council report.
“Design options will include environmentally sustainable, nature-based solutions that make use of vegetative materials. These approaches not only help manage coastal change but also provide wider environmental benefits, including carbon capture, Biodiversity Net Gain and ecological enhancement,”
The authority said that ongoing engagement with residents would form an important part of the project.
“The council will continue to encourage residents to share local knowledge and observations of the coastal slopes, which can provide valuable insight to complement monitoring data,” and added that the Scarborough Sea Life Centre had also been consulted to understand any potential implications for marine life, visitor experience, and the local coastal environment.
However, at this stage, engagement with residents has not yet been undertaken, as “this will commence once funding is secured, and the design phase begins” and a full programme of public engagement will be developed at that point.
As part of a proposed scheme, a slope toe protection design will be developed, the aim of which is to manage erosion in the area, support natural ground conditions, and encourage the establishment of vegetation, all of which contribute to improving the long-term stability and resilience of the slope.
During the design phase, a comprehensive funding strategy will be developed to identify and progress appropriate sources of funding for delivery, the council said.
“This will ensure that, on completion of the design, the project is well-positioned to move forward with clear governance, funding pathways and delivery arrangements.
“A subsequent Local Levy bid will be submitted following completion of the design to seek funding for construction in line with this strategy.”
The authority noted that, under its do-nothing option, awareness of the coastal erosion risk among residents may remain low.
A report states:
“There would be no forward planning for managing the consequences of coastal erosion and residents would be unprepared for the loss of properties, creating difficulties for the authority to manage the process when the time comes for residents to have to leave.”
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