Substantial improvements are set to be made to “deteriorated” coastal defences to protect a town from flooding.
The Environment Agency has given formal notice of its shared intention with Worthing Borough Council to strengthen 3.7km of seafront, from Sea View Road to Brooklands Brighton Road car park.
The repairs will focus on deteriorated groynes along the coastline, which should protect the town for a further ten years.
The agency is expected to approve final proposals in January 2025, with work to begin in autumn next year.
READ MORE: Eight in ten Sussex councils report sewage flooding
As part of the plan, shingle movement will also take place in 2026 and 2027.
A spokesman for Worthing Borough Council said: “The Environment Agency has announced that it doesn’t intend to prepare an environmental statement in relation to the improvement works.
“Anyone wishing to make representations to the environmental effects of the works can do so by September 14.
“We will update you on the scheme as it progresses.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel