The Energy Coast – further consultations
This month sees two sets of open day and online consultations in relation to Sea Link, which is intended to provide for the passage from Suffolk (Friston) to the Kent power distribution network, and EuroLink which will, as the name implies, allow passage of electricity both ways between Europe and England via the proposed Friston substation. The consultations are to sound out the views of the public on the options being looked at for landfall /entry points on the coast and cable routes, to be contained in covered trenches, from landfall inland to the Friston substation. The Alde and Ore Association will be checking all of these applications for any adverse impact on our estuary and its adjoining coastline. The Sea Link open days are as follows: Thursday 10 November 1pm – 8pm Old Generator Station, King’s Field, Aldeburgh, IP15 5HY Friday 11 November 1pm – 8pm Friston Village Hall , Church Road, Friston, IP17 1PU Saturday 12 November 10am – 5pm Fromus Centre, The Saxmundham Hub, Street Farm, Saxmundham, IP17 1AL The EuroLink open days are spread between 23 November to 1 December: Leiston – Wednesday 23 November 10am – 4pm Waterloo Centre, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4HE Saxmundham – Thursday 24 November 2pm – 8pm Saxmundham Market Hall, High St, Saxmundham IP17 1AF Aldeburgh – Friday 25 November 10am – 4pm St Peter and St Paul’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DU Reydon – Wednesday 30 November 10am – 4pm Stella Peskett Hall, Mights Rd, Southwold IP18 6BE Dunwich – Thursday 1 December 2pm – 8pm Dunwich Museum, James Street, Saxmundham IP17 3DT Please click below for the consultation leaflets National grid press release – SEAlink SEAlink newsletter Eurolink Consultation leaflet
Latest Environment Agency factsheet on repairs of the river walls fronting the Aldeburgh Town Marshes
Click here for the latest Environment Agency fact sheet on repairs to be made to in several places the front of the river walls fronting the Aldeburgh Town Marshes. The spots chosen include those submitted by the Association’s River Defence Committee in its annual survey reports. There will be some restriction to walking along parts of the wall for 8-10 weeks but the repairs are welcome. This work is separate from the major Estuary Plan project to upgrade the river walls involving essentially the height, tops and back slopes of the walls, but will make the wall more resilient for the coming winter.
Festival of the Sea 2022
‘Queen’s Award’ flag presentation
On Saturday 16th April, at 11.00 am, (weather permitting) a ‘Queen’s Award’ flag will be presented to the ferry volunteers on the Capel St. Andrew bank and will be run up the flagpole. The presentation will be made by Judith Shallow, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk. All are welcome.
How to plan ahead for flooding
The environment agency has provided some information on how to plan ahead for flooding. Click here to read their advice.
Alde and Ore Estuary – AD Hawes, Hawes Associates, Aldeburgh
Andrew Hawes’ paper – “Alde and Ore estuary, UK – levee overtopping performance – defence upgrade with 50 km of simultaneous overtopping” gives a good insight into the Alde and Ore Estuary. Click here to read his paper.
Butley Ferry volunteers collect Queen’s Award from Lord Lieutenant
Queens Award for Volunteering was presented to Butley Ferry by Suffolk Lord Lieutenant Claire, Countess of Euston. – Credit: CHARLOTTE BOND Volunteers from one of the oldest, but least-known, transport routes in Suffolk have been formally presented with their Queen’s Award by Lord Lieutenant Clare, Countess of Euston. Click here to read more
Flood warning from Lowestoft to Bawdsey on 7th November 2021
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning from Lowestoft to Bawdsey for 7th November 2021. At 10.15am there will be a high tide at Lowestoft, a surge of 0.8m above datum is forecast. Thorpeness to Aldeburgh will be affected 2 hours later. Slaughden Quay high tide is 2.05pm with 3.6m, which is slightly higher than usual plus the surge. About 30-40 minutes later the water level at Hazlewood Marsh will be very noticeable with overtopping likely. The River Course fairway on the 3rd. hole will be compromised, but not the green itself. Iken, Orford Quay, Shingle Street and beyond will experience high water levels. Click here to view the flood warning on the Environment Agency website.
‘Observe, don’t disturb’ our wildlife say police
‘Observe, don’t disturb’ is the message to visitors who go to the Suffolk coast this summer to enjoy the county’s wildlife. Suffolk Constabulary has signed up to the national initiative Operation Seabird, led by the RSPCA, to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving our rich wildlife habitats and tackling disturbances to seals, sea birds and nesting birds. To read more about this important message, click here.
Suffolk Coast Foot Ferries
There are four historic foot ferries in the AONB connecting communities along the beautiful rivers and estuaries Bawdsey Ferry Butley Ferry Harwich Ferry Walberswick Ferry View and download the guide to explore schedules, prices & more