... in the first instance from the erosion of the sandy material in the cliffs. Once the cliffs had been stabilised and seawalls and promenades built, an essential link in the coastal process system was broken, since the principal source of the sand was no longer available. Thus in recent years, beach replenishment has become an essential element in the coastal strategy programme of Bournemouth Borough Council. Sand has been dredged from a number of locations offshore and pumped ashore along different stretches of the coast. The programme was first introduced in 1970 and is an ongoing operation, with the next replenishment due in 2003-2004. Management There are two different types of coast defence works. There are works which protect against flooding of the land. These are called sea defence works and are carried out in accordance with the Land Drainage Act 1991. There are also works which protect against erosion. This ...

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