ROSSALL COAST PROTECTION SCHEME
TIMELINE Esther McVey MP site visit
The flood of 1977
1927
October 2014 Revetment works begin
October 2013 Signing of Contract A cross section of the overall design
2012 Pre scheme
Public consultation
March 2014 First rock on site
February 2015 Piling commences
Artists impression of Larkholme Grasslands by Stephen Broadbent
March 2016 Pre-cast work commences
March 2018 Bridge construction placement
Rock groyne construction
January 2018 Beach works complete
December 2016 Promenade paving begins
March 2018 Commencement of bridge construction and footpaths
June 2018 Works complete pond viewing area
The Rossall coast protection scheme has replaced two kilometres of sea defences from Rossall Hospital to Rossall Point, in a ÂŁ63m coastal defence scheme that will protect 7,500 properties from the risk of flooding. 327,000 tonnes of rock armour has being used to create the base of the defences, to weather the harsh conditions on this exposed part of the coastline and allow the beach to build up in the area. Between the rock revetment and the promenade, specially manufactured precast concrete has been used to form a stepped revetment to break the waves. The promenade has also been significantly widened. An ecology park on the landward side of the defences has also been created and will be known as Larkholme Grasslands. This was designed by Lancashire County Council with bridges and artwork by Stephen Broadbent, a British sculptor who specialises in public art. This strip of grassland, from West Way to Fleetwood Golf Club, is already classed as a Biological Heritage Site because of the rarer species of flora and fauna that grow there. The area will be enhanced to allow residents to enjoy the rich and diverse wildlife.