South Hayling Beach Management March 2025

Summary:

Hayling Island is exposed to large waves and high tides. To prevent properties from flooding when these factors combine, Havant Borough Council undertake beach recycling works along the Eastoke Frontage. Our work is carried out twice a year to give flood protection during winter storms and to prepare the beach for any adverse weather conditions during the summer.

Beach recycling is the movement of material from areas of beach build up to areas of erosion. This helps to restore beach levels and increase the standard of protection against flooding at Eastoke. This Spring beach recycling campaign will reinstate the beach crest ahead of the summer season.

Material for the project will be sourced from the open beach with the remaining imported via road.

Key Information:

• The works are due to start on site on 24th March 2025 for approximately 4 weeks.
• The works will be carried out by Les Searle group and working hours will be between 6am and 10pm on a standard day.
• Please be aware that there will be machinery working and be vigilant of this when using the beach.