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Network Rail is investigating a problem with a section of the new £80million Dawlish sea wall , less than three months after the structure was unveiled. Richard Ward, from the Save Holcombe and Teignmouth Beach group, said: "This material is used for wetsuits and sports clothing. I can't understand why this has been used in construction, it's simply not fit for purpose and wholly ...
The idea is to save downtime due to bad weather, and work has continued during the recent poor conditions.
On the other hand how much would it cost if they did not use the Wavewalker, and how long would it take.
Network Rail have shared pictures of the severe weather that resulted in waves crashing over the Dawlish railway wall – saying it shows why the new sea wall is so vital. But at the other end of Dawlish at Marine Parade, where the first phase of new sea wall has been completed, the railway remained unaffected and free from flooding thanks to the sea wall design and curved top to deflect waves ...
sounds like a job for the £34k a year climate change officer at teignbridge council....
Award-winning social enterprise If Everyone Cares CIC, based in Dawlish, Devon, has launched seven Devon area-based community maps with the support of Recovery Devon. These maps aim to help build a local, easily-accessible resource for people seeking information and support. Read more... https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/help-build-community-maps-to-build-a-better-community-in-devon/
Teignbridge council says the measures have not been taken lightly, but are necessary to ensure public safety and to reduce further damage to the exposed flood defences. A popular footpath through the dunes at Dawlish Warren has been closed ‘for the foreseeable future’ as a result of storm damage. Read more... ...
I haven't seen any mention of how much it's costing Network Fail to hire this thing. Anyone any idea ? (I know Cameron said money was no object but ...)
Lady’s Mile Holiday Park has been recognised in the 2020 British Travel Awards Popular Dawlish holiday park Lady’s Mile has been announced as the winner of ‘silver’ in the Best UK Parks & Lodges Holiday Company category in the prestigious 2020 British Travel Awards. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/popular-devon-holiday-park-wins-4800683
I was wondering what had happened with this planning application. Now I know. It's gone to Appeal. Documents related to this Appeal are available here. All comments submitted during the course of the Planning Application are forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate when an appeal is made. Any further comments should be sent direct to the Planning Inspectorate quoting their reference ...