Coastal defence, land drainage and flooding
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Havant Borough Council |
| Contact: |
Please call at Reception in the Civic Offices Foyer. Enquiries
may be made Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. |
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Customer Services on 023 9244 6013 |
| Address: |
Havant Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Centre Road,
Havant, PO9 2AX |
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customer.services@havant.gov.uk |
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The Council surveys and carries out research relating to coast
protection and sea defence; designs and supervises new sea defence
and coast protection projects; arranges and supervises coastal
protection works and advises private individuals on minor problems
with coast protection and flooding where these are the consultee's
responsibility.
The Borough also has an extensive network of rivers, streams
and ditches which form the land drainage network through the
area.
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The Borough is a coastal district and has a
coastline of 48 kilometres which it maintains with the help of land
owners whose land adjoins the shoreline. The council manages the
coastline in accordance with agreed
policies.
Some of the drainage watercourses are
designated 'Main Rivers' and include the Hermitage Stream,
Lavant Stream, Emsworth Mill Pond and the Warren Dam ('Giant
Steps') in Leigh Park.
Both coastal ('tidal') and river ('fluvial')
flooding has occurred in the Borough. Flooding can also occur
due to overwhelmed drains (surface water flooding) or even
groundwater. On these pages you will find information about how
flooding occurs and what to do if you are flooded, as well as
information about who is responsible for looking after the various
parts of the water environment.
Coastal defence is an encompassing term for both coast protection and sea defence; where coast protection is the protection of the land from erosion and sea defence is the defence against sea and tidal flooding.
Contacts for all types of flooding and water issues - coastal, rivers, stream and ditches, sewers and drains
Drains and sewers - what they are, where they go, who is responsible when things go wrong, and who to contact for help or advice
History of the Mill Pond; how it is managed; the effect of tides on the river flow into the Pond, opening schedule
Havant Council's Flood and Coast Defence Policy Statement guides our coast and drainage activities
Introduction to flooding, including a link to see whether your property is in a flood risk area, the contact details for Floodline, and various advice and guidance
Land drainage information, including information on ditches, streams and rivers. Details about who is responsible for maintaining the land drainage network
The Borough has much interest to those who enjoy the wonders of nature. Bird watching is a major activity, and the area's nature reserves have something for everyone