Alverstoke Flood Risk

Alverstoke Flood Risk

The current coastal defences at Alverstoke are nearing the end of their serviceable life, resulting in Alverstoke being identified as a "vulnerable area" in which there is significant risk of tidal flooding. 

114 properties in Alverstoke are at present day risk from a 1 in 100 year flood event. This is expected to increase to 142 properties by the year 2060. 

Properties and assets at risk from coastal flooding in Alverstoke include:

• Residential and commercial properties 

• Allotments

• Approximately 30 listed buildings

• Existing recreation ground and sites of environmental importance

• A cemetery

Critical infrastructure and extensive urban utilities and services:

• Anglesey Road

• Three electricity sub-stations 

• Surface water pumping stations & sewers

• Pressure gas mains

• Telecoms and cable networks