A UK beach that is at risk of disappearing has revealed new protection plans.
Montrose Beach in Scotland has struggled with erosion for years and consequently, lost centuries-old golf links into the sea.
Montrose Beach in Scotland has struggled with erosion for years[/caption]
And now, plans have been proposed to protect the beach from disappearing further[/caption]
Two 100-metre-long groynes are planned for the beach, 200 metres apart[/caption]
However, experts hope that new plans for two rock armour groynes will slow the loss of the dunes.
Montrose Beach currently stretches three miles to the North Esk River, with views south to Scurdieness Lighthouse.
However, parts of the beach have been impacted worse than others including the sand dunes, which have been eroded as much as 12 metres.
According to a planning submission, the beach has lost three metres a year since 2016.
And since 1995, the sea has reclaimed over 70 metres in total.
Now with recent acceleration the beach is disappearing even faster.
The Courier has reported that as a result, experts at infrastructure firm AECOM are developing the coastal erosion battle plan for Angus Council.
The two long structures – which are typically made of wood, concrete, or rubble and usually extend from the shoreline into the sea – will be designed to limit the movement of sand on the beach.
Each structure will be 100 metres long and 10 metres wide and they will be about 200 metres apart.
AECOM said: “This spacing has been assessed as optimal to provide the best amount of sediment capture.
The large structures will also each be 10-metres-wide[/caption]
“The groynes initially tie into the existing beach levels at the shore end, increasing to one metre above beach levels at their outer extent.”
AECOM expects the build of the structures to take three months.
Proposals for the popular tourist destination are part of a wider, long-term approach to tackle the threat of flood corridors and the North Sea’s impact on the beach’s dunes.
The application now needs to be accessed by the local council.
Until then, you can visit the family-friendly beach which also has a promenade, as well as car parking.
For other things to explore, there is also a shop and an amusement centre.
For little ones, there is a Seafront Splash play area for children featuring pools, a pitch and putt and an ice cream parlour.
One of the nice walks to do is head along the length of the beach before returning via an inland route and visiting the North Water viaduct – which is now part of a cycle path.
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The application now needs to be accessed by the local council[/caption]
