I read with great interest the threads in 2012, regarding the new development at Donna Nook and in particular the possibility that the coastal path may end at a proposed breach in the sea wall.
I was aware that there was local opposition to the breach, including the District Council. Also that many LBC members and even none Linc's based birders were less than happy about some aspects of the project and keen to see a new path around the bund, in the event that the coastal path did end at that proposed breach in the sea wall. If a type of sluice was the preferred option then a circular route was the preferred option also talked about.
Having not heard any news since 2012, I wondered what decisions if any had been made on the proposed breach/sluice and or the path issue!
With these thoughts very much is in my mind while visiting the Donna Nook area. I met and spoke with an EA Rep. in the car park.
When I asked about the project and the possibility of a change of plan, incorporating possibly a new path/circular route he said very little.
Other than the plans had changed regarding the proposals for the removal of the old sea wall.
I was given no direct reason why EA were re-thinking the breach idea but was told there had been no final decision made yet and I was advised to ask these question directly to EA, if I/we were concerned about the project and direction of any new footpath.
So I did just that. (See EA reply below)
NB: The Environment Agency are obviously re-thinking this whole project right now and in particular, the sea wall breach. I believe a new path is now a distinct possibility if the breach idea is dropped, which I understand appears very likely but will enough people take the time to make their feelings known.
So how about it folks.
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alison.treverton@environment-agency.gov.ukReply from EA.
Dear Derick
Thank you very much for your enquiry.
As you may be aware, our application to ‘stop-up’ the existing footpath at Donna Nook was refused by East Lindsey District Council last year. We are currently exploring our next steps so no decision has yet been taken on how the sea will enter the site, however we are committed to developing intertidal habitat at the site.
Our intention was to provide a footpath on the new embankment and the existing footpath would be accessible up to the breach site but there would be no way of getting across the breach. We are looking at our plans as we explore the next steps outlined above.
If you have any further questions, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Alison
Alison Treverton - Corporate Services Team Leader
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alison.treverton@environment-agency.gov.ukEnvironment Agency - Waterside House, Waterside North, Lincoln, LN2 5HA