Work on the Montrose Coastal Erosion Project has continued, with engineered sandbags now in place at the dunes’ low points.
These, “larger than your average” sandbags are robust and filled with quarried sand. They’ve been positioned within the low points in the dunes at the “pipey” and at points to its north and south. While only intended to be a temporary measure, they will provide short-term flood protection and prevent further erosion at the more vulnerable low points.
This work follows on from the rock armour re-profiling at the 2nd Tee of the Montrose Golf Links in October ’24, a programme of work that was funded by the Montrose Common Good Fund and Montrose Golf Links.
Design work for the construction of two rock groynes is now complete and progressing through the consenting process towards construction.
The purpose of the proposed rock groynes is to interrupt the movement of sand along the beach, helping to retain material and slow down the erosion at the most vulnerable locations. Options for the long-term dune restoration and beach nourishment are still being investigated as part of the wider project.
A public consultation about the design and construction of the rock groynes is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5 March, from 3-7pm at the GP room at Montrose Sports Centre.
The project designer will be available to answer any questions and receive comments on the design, environmental impact considerations and the consenting process. The rock groynes require a Marine Licence, and consultation forms an important part of the approval process.
The Business Case to support a funding application for the Montrose Coastal Erosion Project is nearing completion. As part of this, a new Digital Elevation Model has been developed based on the latest topographical data. This is being used to determine the changes in the dunes and allow more accurate predictions of the rates of erosion to be established.
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