Residents, organisations and businesses in Poole are being asked for their views on a new flood defence scheme for the town.
BCP Council is working with the Environment Agency and other partners on the proposed scheme which has been awarded a £12.4m grant.
It will reduce the significant tidal flood risk to properties and infrastructure in Poole town centre, the Old Town, and surrounding areas over the next 100 years.
BCP Council says it recognises that the construction activities required have the potential to cause some disruption.
Cllr Andy Hadley, Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy at BCP Council, said: “This is the last remaining undefended waterfront in Poole town centre.
“While some properties here have flood resilience built in, such as raised thresholds to prevent flooding, others are critically low and are in a state of disrepair.
“Over the last 25 years it was anticipated that ongoing regeneration would deliver full flood protection.
“However, recent developments have only provided flood defences along discrete lengths.
“This incomplete defence leaves the whole area vulnerable to tidal flooding which is expected to increase in frequency and severity with climate change.
“Extensive efforts are needed to raise land levels and close the gaps in the flood defence line to ensure that the local community in Poole Old Town is safeguarded effectively.
“We are committed to actively seeking ways to minimise the construction impacts on the local community and are encouraging people to tell us how we can help mitigate these during our planning phase.”
The survey opens on Wednesday 28 August, and will close on Monday 30 September 2024 at 11.59pm.
Once the survey is live, it will be available on the council’s ‘Have your Say’ webpage. To access the webpage, click here.
The council is also holding a drop-in event on Thursday 5 September from 10am to 4.30pm at Sea Scouts Hall (Edith Lyle Hall), West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1JF.
To book a ticket, and for more information, click here.
An online event comprising a presentation and Q&A session takes place on Wednesday 11 September from 6.45pm to 8.00pm.
To book a free ticket, click here.