The Southsea Coastal Scheme team is taking part in Portsmouth’s 60+ Festival this autumn, with two free talks offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of the UK’s largest local authority-led coastal defence projects.
Whether you’re interested in engineering, construction, local history, archaeology or the environment, these sessions will provide a fascinating insight into how the scheme is helping to protect Portsmouth’s coastline for future generations.
Booking is required for both events.
Southsea Coastal Scheme: Design to Construction
Tuesday 6 October, 4pm to 5.30pm – SOLD OUT!
Join members of the project team for a presentation exploring the design and construction of the Southsea Coastal Scheme. Alex, Design Services Team Manager, and Martin, Project Director, will explain how this major infrastructure project has developed from early designs through to construction on site.
The session will cover the challenges of delivering a large-scale coastal defence scheme while maintaining access to Southsea seafront and creating new public spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
- Location: Southsea Coastal Scheme Project Office, Pier Road, Southsea, PO5 3AP. Please report to the main reception lobby to sign in, someone will be there to take you through.
Southsea Coastal Scheme: Environment and Heritage
Thursday 8 October, 4.30pm to 5.30pm – SOLD OUT!
Discover how environmental protection, ecology and heritage have shaped the Southsea Coastal Scheme from the very beginning.
Rachel and Laura, Coastal Environmental Project Engineers, will explain how environmental considerations have been integrated into every stage of the project, from design through to construction. The talk will also explore the seafront’s unique heritage, the archaeological discoveries uncovered during the works, and how these findings have been carefully managed.
- Location: Southsea Coastal Scheme Project Office, Pier Road, Southsea, PO5 3AP.Please report to the main reception lobby to sign in, someone will be there to take you through.
- Cost: Free
- Booking: Required
To book a place, email southseacoastalscheme@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9284 1418 – spaces limited.
For more information about the 60+ Festival and the full programme of events, visit the festival website. Most activities are free and offer a great opportunity to learn something new, meet people and stay active.
