A research and development project investigating the use of eco-blocks as a potential material to be used in future flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes. The project will monitor the eco-blocks ability to enhance biodiversity and withstand a high-energy environment, as well as the effect of block size and orientation. The project will not seek to reduce flood or coastal erosion risk.
Published 21 January 2022 Last updated 1 February 2023 +show all updates
Schedule of work updated.
Minor changes to work schedule.
The table of activity has been updated.
Additional information added to work that has been carried out, what happens next and a new section called works schedule created.
Scheme progress including new map and case study image of an eco-block added.
Deployment of the eco-blocks at Newlyn is currently programmed for mid to late summer 2022 and is expected to last for approximately 6-8 weeks.
