+East Cliff – Cliff Stability Project
In response to the significant landslip that occurred in April 2016, along with further minor slips of November 2024 and January 2025. BCP Council, in collaboration with Civil Engineering Consultant WSP, has been carrying out comprehensive investigations of the affected area to develop a detailed design for a cliff stabilisation scheme.
Design works are progressing well and further information on the program will be provided in due course.
Access During Works
At the promenade level, the current safety cordon will remain in place until the cliff stabilisation scheme is completed.
Ecological Considerations
The cliff slip area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is managed for nature conservation. As part of the stability project careful consideration will be given to the reinstatement of plant species, ensuring that ecological integrity is maintained.
The Bournemouth Goats do not graze the areas where there has been cliff slips in the past.
Project Details
- Funding: UK Government
- Client: BCP Council
- Design: WSP - Geological Technical Design
