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2 days ago
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Views sought on plans for Swanage seafront green and road
Residents are being asked to give their views on options for proposed repairs and changes to a green and road at a seaside seafront green at Swanage has been found to be unstable due to ground movement, with essential work needed to prevent the area from options for the northern section of Shore Road are also being looked at including closing the road to traffic, making it one way and a no-parking zone, two-way with no parking, or leaving it as it Coast Forum, Swanage Town Council and Dorset Council are seeking views on the options being proposed until 29 June. The Green Seafront scheme has two options proposed to stabilise the area made up of Sandpit Field, Weather Station Field, and the spa beach hut first, which Swanage Town Council calls the "essential option" and costs an estimated £4.5m, would secure the ground movement, add more beach huts and revamp the toilets.A second option, costing an estimated £6.5m, would see a larger events space created, new toilets, a cafe, 46 more beach huts and new pathways. Swanage Town Council said it was working alongside Dorset Council and community organisation Dorset Coast Forum on the proposals and has £3.65m set aside to fund the works on the council said it planned to source the shortfall through external funding, a loan or grant green area is being closely monitored by the town council as stone walls and pathways are visibly showing signs of stress and cost of any changes on Shore Road would be on top of the costs to stabilise the seafront. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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Could you be an 'on-the-water ambassador'?
A conservation group is holding an online event to search for new "on-the-water ambassadors". Studland Bay Marine Partnership hopes to find volunteers to raise awareness of how eco-moorings are supporting Dorset's largest seagrass meadow. The bay provides a unique habitat for important species like the spiny seahorse and the endangered undulate ray. Sara Parker, Dorset Coast Forum's project officer, said: "It's a great way to share the message of marine conservation in action at Studland and we hope anyone who is interested registers." The event on 9 April between 19:00 and 20:00 GMT will give updates on developments from last season and how you can get involved. An ambassador can be anyone who enjoys spending time on the water and is passionate about protecting marine life. Ms Parker said they wanted to complement the various clubs and engagement events that are "already established by being more interactive on the water". You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Spiny seahorse found in estuary Eco-moorings to protect seahorses set to double Funding to aid seagrass conservation efforts Studland Bay Marine Partnership Dorset Coast Forum
BBC News
20-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Studland Bay: Could you be an 'on-the-water ambassador'?
A conservation group is holding an online event to search for new "on-the-water ambassadors".Studland Bay Marine Partnership hopes to find volunteers to raise awareness of how eco-moorings are supporting Dorset's largest seagrass bay provides a unique habitat for important species like the spiny seahorse and the endangered undulate Parker, Dorset Coast Forum's project officer, said: "It's a great way to share the message of marine conservation in action at Studland and we hope anyone who is interested registers." The event on 9 April between 19:00 and 20:00 GMT will give updates on developments from last season and how you can get ambassador can be anyone who enjoys spending time on the water and is passionate about protecting marine life. Ms Parker said they wanted to complement the various clubs and engagement events that are "already established by being more interactive on the water". You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
