Flood protection improvement works to the River Brit in West Bay have made good progress despite challenges from recent adverse weather conditions and Covid restrictions.

The project, between the Dorset Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Team (FCERM), Parkdean Resorts UK and Dorset Highways, includes the installation of a 380m sheet pile wall and reprofiling the riverbank.

These works are needed as the embankment did not provide adequate flood protection. Once complete, the surrounding area will have improved flood protection for at least 50 years.

Remaining activities include aesthetically painting the sheet piling to blend in with its surroundings, soft and hard landscaping and seeding of the earth embankment facing the river.

If the very wet conditions continue, the painting and turf-laying may extend into the spring. However, the construction work will be completed and the holiday park will be ready to welcome back its customers when government guidelines allow.

Councillor Ray Bryan, Dorset Council's portfolio holder for highways, travel and environment, said: "Dorset's FCERM team, Dorset Highways and its sub-contractors have worked together with our tenant, Parkdean Resorts UK, to see this project delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

"Sheet-piling work along the riverbank is now finished and ahead of schedule thanks to the specialist piling sub-contractors, Suttle Projects.

"In fact, the efforts of all parties to work collaboratively against a challenging timeline on a very narrow site area has been appreciated. This is a great example of partnership working to deliver important schemes while making cost savings and strengthening working relationships."

More information about the Parkdean riverbank improvement works can be found on the Dorset Coast Forum website.

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