The latest phase of replenishment was completed this morning between groynes 27-33 (Portman to Fisherman's Walk), Bournemouth, and is part of an annual top up to keep the beach volume high. Since the replenishment schemes began in 1970, the beach has now essentially become an artificial feature; the natural supply of sand and gravel being prevented since the construction of seawalls and groynes, designed to stop erosion so that houses could be built on the cliff tops. The work is funded 100% by Grant Aid from The Environment Agency, and two more top ups are planned over the next two years.
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