The Environment Agency and partner Teignbridge District Council are holding a public exhibition to provide more information about the planned £14 million Dawlish Warren beach management scheme.
A range of information will be available about the scheme including its objectives and the approximate timescales. Visitors will be able to see an overview of the scheme - how the beach and sand spit work to protect the estuary from flooding and the natural processes affecting Dawlish Warren and the estuary.
The construction phase of the works, subject to permissions and consents, is planned to start in 2017.
The Environment Agency has carried out a number of surveys to gather information on the marine environment around Dawlish Warren and in the estuary mouth.
The £14 million scheme will help to reduce the risk of flooding to nearly 2,900 properties. The estimated long-term monetary benefit of the Warren continuing to shelter communities and the main railway line from storms is £158 million.
Richard Cox, Project Manager for the scheme, said:
This £14m scheme will help reduce the risk of flooding for nearly 2,900 properties, the main line railway and roads around the inner estuary. Furthermore, the Warren’s natural beauty and its amenity value for beach users will be greatly enhanced.
The exhibition will take place at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren, EX7 0NA from 2pm until 8pm on 26 November 2015.
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