10th Annual Overview 2005 / 2006
Cardigan Bay Coastal Group
CARDIGAN BAY COASTAL GROUP
ANNUAL OVERVIEW 2005 / 2006
(issued January 2007)
CARDIGAN BAY COASTAL GROUP
Chairman
Martin Wright C.Eng F.I.C.E.
Martin Wright Associates
16 Craig Y Fron
BALA, Gwynedd
LL23 7UW
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Full Members
Countryside Council for Wales
Ceredigion County Council
Environment Agency
Gwynedd Council
Pembrokeshire County Council
Network Rail
Associate Members
CADW Welsh Historic Monuments
Country Land & Business Association
Cambria Archaeology
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Snowdonia National Park
01678 520057
01678 520057
mjwright@globalnet.co.uk
martinwrightassociates.com
Observer - Welsh Assembly Government
CBCG website - www.ceredigion.gov.uk/external/shoreline/english/index.htm.
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Contents
Introduction
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Meetings Report
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Capital Works
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Capital Funding Requirement
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Monitoring
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Group Member Reports
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Concerns
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Appendix 1 – Member & Associate Member Contact Details
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Appendix 2 – Minutes of Meetings
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Appendix 3 – Group Member Reports
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Appendix 4 – Group Constitution
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Appendix 5 – Response to Our Environment – Our Future – Your Views
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Front cover – Foreshore at Newport Parrog.
Back Cover – New slipway at Little Haven.
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Introduction
This overview, the 10th in the series, covers the period from 01 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, during
which time there has been much discussion relating to change in coastal management in both the
Principality and England.
Importantly for Wales, there have been two consultation documents published. Firstly, there was the
consultation on the Environment Strategy for Wales entitled “Our Environment – Our Future – Your
Views” in June to October 2005 followed by a “Draft Strategy for Wales on Integrated Coastal Zone
Management (Making the Most of Wales’ Coast)” published in February 2006.
There has again been a period of considerable discussions on likely changes in England as a result of
the “Making Space for Water” proposals, which culminated in the “First Government Response”
being published in March 2005, whilst Defra have also introduced discussion on “Output &
Performance Measures” for England.
The National Flood and Coastal Defence Database (NFCDD) has not progressed sufficiently in the
Group’s eyes and pressure is still being put on the EA by all the Coastal Groups to improve both the
system and the speed of implementation.
There is little doubt that Making Space for Water, which was published in July 2004 and sets out the
future agenda on how Government (in England) will start to implement a new strategy for Flood and
Coastal Defence for the next twenty years and beyond, has been the main focus of attention to the
National (England & Wales) Coastal Group chairman during this period.
As reported in Overview 9, there was a consultation period ending in November 2004 after which a
Government response was published in March 2005, with Defra hoping to have a fully worked up
delivery plan by the summer of 2005. Defra published another consultation document “Environment
Agency Strategic Overview” in August 2006 after much discussion with all parties involved in sea
flooding and coastal erosion risk management.
Much of the detail was contained in Overview 9 and it is not the intent to repeat it in this Overview.
However it is important to note that WAG have been consistent in their support of little change in the
Principality and it is important to confirm their stance as follows: 1. The Assembly’s “Environment Strategy” was completed by the end of 2005 after public
consultation in June and was published in the Spring of 2006. Cardigan Bay Coastal
Group responded to that consultation document in October 2005 after holding a special
meeting and the final “Environment Strategy” was actually issued in May 2006. A copy of
the Group’s comments is contained in Appendix 5.
The “Environment Strategy” is the Assembly Government’s long term strategy for the
environment of Wales, setting the strategic direction for the next 20 years. It provides the
framework within which to achieve their vision for the environment of Wales. The
Strategy has five main environmental themes: -
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Addressing climate change – covers climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Sustainable resource use – covers material consumption and waste; water;
soils; minerals and aggregates.
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Distinctive biodiversity, landscapes and seascapes – covers biodiversity; the
marine environment; landscapes and seascapes and their historic component.
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Our local environment – covers the built environment and access to green space;
environmental nuisances; walkability in urban areas and access to the countryside
and coast; and flood risk management.
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Environmental hazards – covers pollution and chemicals and radioactivity.
For each of these subjects, the Strategy explains the issues and where we are now. It sets
out the environmental outcomes we want to achieve and the associated indicators and
timelines for delivery.
2. After the above publication, WAG would then look for a long-term action plan for Flood
& Coastal Defence (circa 20 years).
3. There would be new Flood Defence arrangements.
4. The delivery of Flood Risk Management would be via a range of bodies including Local
Authorities.
5. It is likely that EA would have a strategic overview of Flood & Coastal Defence.
6. Coastal Groups could well have a part to play (as one of the “range of bodies”).
WAG, again promised to keep the Coastal Groups fully informed of all matters appertaining to their
proposals, but was robust in its support of the Welsh Coastal Groups.
There has not been good progress on WAG’s changes to coastal monitoring in the Principality. It was
reported in the last overview that, the Welsh “Monitoring Study” (which has been carried out by
Welsh Assembly Government at the behest of the Welsh Coastal Groups), had been completed by
Royal Haskoning, but had not yet been published. The Study still remains unpublished as such, but
the contents of the Study have been further discussed at the Welsh Coastal Groups Forum and a subcommittee formed to progress the implementation of the report. It is hoped to have implemented the
main recommendation – that of creating a post attached to a Welsh Local Authority, dealing with the
monitoring programme, by March 2007.
In England there still appears to be some considerable momentum in introducing regional monitoring
programmes based on the southeast experience, where they are embarking on their second 5-year
programme. The southwest are following suite and it seems likely that eventually, this format will
prevail throughout England.
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The whole question of grant support for Coast Protection Works for Local Authorities (LAs) in Wales
also raised its head in this period as it became obvious that WAG’s allocation of £2.5 million per
annum was insufficient to support LAs striving to carry out large Coast Protection schemes, even
after WAG agreed to allocate 100% grant to these “large” schemes. The basic problem was the
relative size of these schemes compared with the availability of grant aid. Hence the £15 million
Tywyn scheme would effectively need 6 years worth of funding to complete. The matter was
considered so important by Group members so as to warrant presentations and discussion at the
forthcoming seminar at Aberystwyth in July when the chairman would put the case for funding some
£70 million of work in Cardigan Bay alone, with Peter Jones responding on behalf of WAG.
This second seminar follows the inaugural seminar held in Aberystwyth in July 2005, which whilst
considered a success, lacked the attendance of representatives from WAG. The Group considered this
was detrimental to the overall proceedings as the members and officers did not have the benefit of
meaningful discussions with WAG after the presentations. It is very much hoped that WAG will play
an integral part in the July 2006 seminar – indeed Peter Jones is to respond to the paper on Capital
Programmes/Grants as mentioned above. The Cardigan Bay Coastal Group concluded after this initial
seminar, that this should be an annual event, held in July in Aberystwyth.
Shoreline Management Plans have also been the subject of thought and discussion throughout the last
year and it was reported in the 9th Overview that Cardigan Bay Coastal Group has started to look at
the perceived problems affecting the next Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) by setting up a subgroup to investigate “Gaps in Data” between the initial SMP and SMP2. It is still the opinion of the
Chairman that this next generation SMP is likely to be more complex and hence more expensive to
undertake and the Group still need to take a view on the best way to complete it.
The Group have stated that SMP2 will not commence until the spring of 2008 for completion by the
end of that year. Defra have issued, in March 2006, “Shoreline Management Plan Guidance” as a 2volume set, with Volume 1 dealing with “Aims & Requirements” and Volume 2 with “Procedures”.
WAG has not yet confirmed that they will be issued in Wales, but this is thought likely as SMPs
cover the whole of the England & Wales shoreline. The sub-group have held their initial meeting and
the notes are appended to the main meeting minutes in Appendix 2 of this Overview.
There is still great concern relating to the NFCDD, which the EA is introducing as a result of
pressures applied by the Government after the Easter flooding in 1998. Despite many promises the
EA still has not delivered and the latest rollout due for July 2005 was not met. Two of the coastal LAs
in the Group are actively trying to participate in NFCDD, whilst Pembrokeshire already have a
substantial database and are flexible as to its future use. It has to be said that the EA are starting to
take more of an interest in the Group, particularly at a strategic level and it is hoped that this will
benefit all parties in the coming years.
The Group’s area of interest remains unchanged and extends longshore from Bardsey Island (in the
north) to St. Anne’s Head (in the south) and upstream to the schedule 4 boundaries in the estuaries as
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Cardigan Bypass (Priory) Bridge in the Teifi Estuary
Dyfi Junction in the Dyfi Estuary
Penmaenpool in the Mawddach Estuary
Pont Briwet in the Dwyryd Estuary
Porthmadog in the Glaslyn Estuary
The Group continues to meet regularly – although due to a change in date from late March to early
April, it has only technically met twice as a full group in this overview period. The Group still covers
all matters appertaining to good coastal management in their area and still also has a role for general
information exchange. It is increasingly using its website to promote its activities. The annual
Overview summarises the Groups work and will this year be produced both in hard copy form and
also placed on the Group’s website: - www.ceredigion.gov.uk/external/shoreline/english/index.htm.
The Group continues to comprise of the following members: Main members
Associate members
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Ceredigion County Council
Gwynedd Council
Pembrokeshire County Council
Environment Agency (Wales)
Network Rail (Great Western)
Countryside Council for Wales
CADW
Country Land & Business Association
Cambria Archaeology
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Snowdonia National Park Authority
Observer
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Welsh Assembly Government
This Overview Report also contains the following information: 
A full list of contact names, addresses and contact points for both the main members and
the associate members (Appendix 1).
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Minutes of the 2 meetings held during the year to 31 March 2005 (Appendix 2).
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Group Member Reports (Appendix 3).
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The current Constitution of the Group (Appendix 4).
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General capital works information.
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Conclusions and recommended actions for the Group’s consideration in developing its
future strategies.
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Meetings Report
There were two full Group meetings covered by this Overview on
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12th July 2005
24th November 2005
The Group meetings were held at Cae Penarlag, Dolgellau (November) and the Llety Park Hotel in
Aberystwyth (July). The official minutes of both meetings have been included in Appendix 2.
The main items discussed at the two Group meetings were as follows: 
Key points (other than those below) 1. WAG Environment Strategy Consultation.
2. Bangor University/MWA Transport Sediment Research Project in the Dyfi Estuary
 Progress of SMPs - The Shoreline Management Plan for Cell 9 has been completed. The SMP
has been issued on CD and has also been placed on the Group’s website: –
www.ceredigion.gov.uk/external/shoreline/english/index.htm.
 SMP2 – A small sub-committee has been set up to consider the “Gaps in data” work and a report
on progress will be made to the next meeting. It is proposed to commence the actual work on SMP2 in
the winter of 2007/08 and a programme will be considered by the sub-committee to attain that date.
 Political interface – It has been agreed that the seminar will be repeated in July 2006 with the
details being confirmed at the next meeting on 04 April 2006.
 Making Space for Water – The Defra proposals in England, despite previous assurances given
by WAG, are still causing the Group great concern.
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Overview – Overview 9 was delivered in August 2005 by MWA.
 3 year capital schemes / Progress of schemes -Tywyn is now progressing and the Project
Appraisal and design have been completed. It is hoped Tywyn will commence late in 2006. Borth is
progressing to the options and modelling stage. Aberaeron and New Quay will also require WAG
funding during the next decade. Concern has been expressed by Gwynedd & Ceredigion as to the
availability grant aid funding from WAG as there appears to be too little grant aid allocation available
to carry out this large programme in a reasonable timescale.
 Monitoring programmes – A decision to carry out the existing monitoring programmes on a
Bay-wide basis with Gwynedd Council the main ‘Contractor’ has already been made by the Group
who are still awaiting the results of the WAG “Monitoring Study” in order to plan for 2006/07/08.
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NFCDD – The lack of substantial progress by EA is still causing great concern for the Group.
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International links and links with other coastal management partnerships - east coast of
Ireland via ECONET, PRISM and EROCIPS. Chairman to further links as appropriate.
All meetings received a report from the Chairman providing feed back from regional and national
meetings attended on the Group’s behalf. These meetings included: 
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DEFRA / Welsh Assembly Government National Forum (2 No).
Welsh Coastal Groups Forum (2 No).
Regional Coastal Groups Chairman’s meeting (2 No).
Whilst all of these meeting are important to the operation of the Cardigan Bay Coastal Group, the
Welsh Coastal Groups Forum remains the premier meeting with the other meeting providing both
information and continuity with the English Coastal Groups.
The Group did not receive presentations during the year, as the July 2005 meeting was preceded by
the “Political Seminar” which received a general presentation by the Chairman and a shorter
presentation on the work of PRISM in the Irish Sea by Emyr Williams of Pembrokeshire CC.
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Capital Works
This section has been included in the 10th Overview as it is felt that this is one of the prime areas of
concern in the Group. The coastal LAs are more than a little concerned as to their ability to promote
coast defence schemes due to the uncertainties surrounding the grant aid/funding currently available
from WAG. There are many large and smaller schemes that are currently in the 3 Council’s
programmes for the next decade or so and there is genuine concern as to how these schemes can be
progressed through to implementation.
This section gives an overview of progress to date, within the constituent organisations of Cardigan
Bay Coastal Group, of their capital schemes, both implemented during the past year and programmed
over the next decade. There was a more detailed appraisal of all the capital schemes in Overview 9.
The basic criteria for all capital schemes is that they must be: 
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Technically sound
Environmentally acceptable
Economically viable
Also all capital schemes must go through the following process in order to obtain WAG grant-aid: 
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Pre Feasibility Study
Project Appraisal – FCDPAG3 + [4]
 Business Case
- Background
- Problem
- Indicative Standard
- Options [incl risk]
- Costs [incl optimism bias @ 60%]
- Benefits
- Choice of Preferred Option
 Project Plan
 Design
 Construction
Larger Schemes in the Cardigan Bay area are as follows: 
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New Quay
Aberaeron – North Beach
Aberystwyth – Victoria / Marine Terrace
Aberystwyth – Harbour Area
Borth
Tywyn
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Smaller Schemes are as follows: 
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Little Haven
Newport Parrog
Cardigan – Prince Charles Quay
Cardigan – Quay Street Car Park
Aberaeron – Harbour (Toad Hall)
Aberystwyth – South Marine Terrace
Barmouth – Last Inn
Barmouth – North End
 Pwllheli – Traeth Crugan
Larger Schemes
New Quay – Coastal Slope Instability (High-Point Rendel)
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PFS+ prepared
Geomorpholigical mapping completed
Ground Investigation contract currently being prepared
 Monitoring system for coastal slope being established
General view of cliffs below New Quay
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View from the beach showing slips
Slips immediately below static caravan emplacements
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Aberaeron - North Beach (Babtie)
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PAR completed
Planning application
submitted
Environmental Impact
Assessment & Appropriate
Assessment required
Scheme now being prepared
by Atkins under Council’s
framework agreement
Drawn-down beach showing one of the groynes
Aberystwyth - Victoria / Marine Terrace (Babtie)
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Recent strategy report
recommends renewal of
coastal defences at a cost
of £5.6 million
Existing situation on the Aberystwyth frontage
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Aberystwyth Harbour Area (Babtie)
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Recent strategy report recommends
renewal of existing defences at a
cost of £3.6 million
General Plan of Aberystwyth
Borth (Royal Haskoning)
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Coastal study in 2001
Multi-purpose Reef enabling study 2004
 Strategic Appraisal - draft report now received
Existing foreshore
at Borth
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Tywyn (ABPmer)
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PAR complete
Scheme at detailed design
Planning submitted
Programmed to start late 2006 [subject to grant aid clarification/finance]
Current scheme awaiting programming / funding
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Smaller Schemes
Little Haven (MWA)
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Sea + river flooding
Currently at PAR stage
Proposals include new
combined outfall and
slipway + some works
to walls
New slipway in place
Newport Parrog (MWA)
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Coastal flooding problem
Currently at PAR stage
Proposals include for
general heightening of
sea defences
General view of the estuary
from one of the slipways
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Cardigan – Prince Charles Quay (CCC)
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Scheme now on site
Completion due
September 2006
General view of the
site
Cardigan – Quay Street Car Park (MWA)
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PAR complete
Originally part of
strategic scheme
for Cardigan
General view of car
park area
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Aberaeron Harbour (MWA)
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Breach in November 2005
Emergency work in place
PAR complete
Ground Investigation to be
let
Programmed for 2006/07
The day after!
Barmouth (GC)
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Last Inn / Viaduct gardens
PAR completed
 To be programmed
Flooding at high tide
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Barmouth - North end of Promenade (GC) - Continuing problem with scour / lower beach
levels.
Pwllheli - Traeth Crugan (GC) - Coastal Study being specified & tendered.
Network Rail Schemes
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Tonfannau – Refubishment of rock armour
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Friog - Cliff stability
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Llanaber – refurbishment works complete
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Harlech – slope stabilisation works
 Afon Wen – erosion problems, works now in place
Environment Agency Schemes
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Cardigan – Flooding from estuary
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Penlyn (Tywyn) – Tidal Doors now refurbished on Afon Dyffryn-Gwyn
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Afon Artro (Llanbedr) – Flooding problems in estuary
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Abererch – severe coastal squeeze – temporary scheme now in place – completed February
2006. Permanent scheme programmed for 2016.
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Pwllheli – New tidal doors in place, completed February 2006
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Private Schemes include the following:  Marinas – Fishguard and Aberdyfi
General view of the Dyfi estuary with the site of the proposed marina adjacent to the jetty.
 Coast Protection at Barmouth Bay / Islawrffordd Caravan Parks
Interface of shingle bank & rock revetment to the north end of Barmouth Bay site
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Capital Funding Requirement
There have been difficulties, as alluded to elsewhere in this overview, in WAG providing grant aid in
respect of the larger schemes. To give some idea of the enormity of the problem, the main schemes
are listed below with an estimated value as of March 2006: Major Schemes
New Quay
Aberaeron – North Beach
Aberystwyth – Marine Terrace
Aberystwyth – Harbour Area
Borth
Tywyn
Total
£m
9.5
5.3
5.6
3.6
24.0
15.7
63.7
This perceived funding requirement refers only to the Cardigan Bay Coastal Group area and should
be taken in context with the fact that WAG have currently allowed £2.5 million per annum for larger
schemes across the while of the Principality.
The forthcoming seminar in July 2006 at Aberystwyth will examine this situation further and will
contain a response from Peter Jones of WAG.
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Monitoring
Due to the imminent changes in the WAG-supported monitoring programme, there has been little
change in the monitoring regimes carried out by the three maritime Councils, Network Rail or the
Environment Agency (Wales).
Currently there is no strategic monitoring carried out in Cardigan Bay by the Cardigan Bay Coastal
Group although members of the Group – particularly the three Local Authorities, do individually
carry out monitoring working to known specifications. Other Group members who have a more
strategic remit do carry out monitoring on a more strategic basis.
The Group has agreed some time ago that they will carry out monitoring on a Bay-wide or even a
regional basis and this will be developed with the results of the Welsh Assembly Government’s
‘Monitoring Study’ throughout the next 12 months and will be reported upon in the next Overview.
Monitoring in the Group’s area has been carried out by the following organisations in the 2005/06
year ending on 31 March 2006: 
Gwynedd Council
1. Beach profiles and Tidal contour offsets taken Spring and Autumn 2005 (plus analysis).
2. Ongoing large-scale topographic surveys of all defended frontages (Tywyn, Barmouth,
Criccieth, Pwllheli, Abersoch and Aberdaron) plus analysis.
3. Routine structure inspections across whole frontage.
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Ceredigion County Council
1. Beach profile monitoring and analysis (42 profiles at 12 locations) + winter survey at
Aberystwyth beaches – South Marine Terrace (9 profiles) & Victoria Terrace (5 Profiles).
2. Topographic survey & analysis - Old Stone Pier, New Quay.
3. LIDAR survey commissioned of all monitored beaches to assess the different techniques.
4. Coastal Inspection (Every 3 years; completed in 2004).
5. Ad hoc inspections as required.
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Pembrokeshire County Council
1. Ongoing topographical surveys at Poppit.
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Environment Agency (Wales)
1. Abererch and Morfa Bychan dune systems monitored on a regular basis.
2. Monitoring at Glanllynau and Cerrig y Defaid sea defences.
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Network Rail (Great Western)
1. Annual detailed examination of all Network Rail's sea defences in the area at:
Gogarth, Frongoch, Abertafol, Tonfanau, Llwyngwril, Llanaber, Llandanwg, Llandecwyn
and Afonwen.
2. Special monitoring is carried out at 3-monthly intervals on the clay cliff at Afon Wen,
Llwyngwril and part of the lower sea wall at Friog cliffs.
Further details of the outputs can be obtained from these organisations direct and/or via their web
sites or via links from the Cardigan Bay Coastal Group web site.
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Group Member Reports
Group Member reports have been received from the following: 
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Ceredigion County Council
Gwynedd Council
Pembrokeshire County Council
Network Rail (Great Western)
Environment Agency (Wales)
These reports are presented in fixed format in Appendix 3.
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Concerns
The following concerns have been taken from the Members Reports and the monitoring information
supplied above: 1. Prudential borrowing and its effect on coastal management, particularly the large capital
schemes currently being promoted by Ceredigion CC and Gwynedd Council.
2. Making Space for Water and its possible implications on the future of coastal management in
the Principality.
3. The slow progress with the implementation of the Monitoring Study by WAG.
4. Tywyn to Afon Dysynni frontage (Both Gwynedd Council & Network Rail) with Gwynedd
having particular concerns at Sandilands Road, where they have now had 3 collapses.
5. Morfa Bychan Dune frontages.
6. Borth – the continuing erosion of the shingle bank especially on the southern end, which
provides the main protection for Borth Village.
7. Cliff erosion at Llangelynin.
8. Abererch dune frontage.
9. Aberystwyth frontages.
10. Aberaeron (Harbour + North Beach).
11. New Quay cliff recession.
12. Cardigan – flooding + erosion from the estuary.
13. Little Haven & Newport Parrog – both flooding and coastal protection concerns. Project
Appraisal reports to be undertaken in April 2006.
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Recommendations
1. Proceed to draw up a system of strategic monitoring for Cardigan Bay as agreed for
implementation in April 2007. This will need to be integrated with the proposals
emanating from the Welsh Assembly’s study on monitoring. The Group should continue
to press WAG to actively progress this matter.
2. Continue to prepare for SMP2 delivery in 2008.
3. Support the Operating Authorities in their promotion of capital coast protection schemes
including the provision of 100% grant aid for larger schemes and the provision by WAG
of sufficient annual grant funding to enable these schemes to proceed.
4. Review and increase the usefulness of the Cardigan Bay Coastal group website.
5. Review any other areas of possible strategic co-operation on Coastal Management matters
between Group members.
6. Encourage the use of NFCDD.
7. Continue to explore a unified approach within the Bay for the preparation of Appropriate
Assessments under the Habitats Regulations covering coastal defence maintenance and
emergency works.
8. Investigate links with Ireland.
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Conclusions
The 10th annual report of the Cardigan Bay Coastal Group presents a summary of all the work
undertaken by Group members during the year. This Overview has hopefully maintained the
continuity of previous reports and will be used to maintain the closer working relationship already in
place between Cardigan Bay Coastal Group members.
Defra’s publication of it’s response to the “Making Space for Water” proposals needs careful
consideration by all concerned as it may have a “knock-on” effect in Wales. Welsh Assembly
Government has issued its “Environment Strategy” consultation document and the Group have
responded accordingly. WAG has also continued their support of the Welsh Coastal Groups in any
future amendments to the management of the coastline in Wales. The local and strategic delivery of
coastal management is of the utmost importance to all the members of the Cardigan Bay Coastal
Group. WAG is due to issue their final “Environment Strategy” document in the Spring of 2006
(actually issued 17 May 2006) and it is to be hoped that the Welsh Coastal Groups have a significant
role to play in the future coastal and environmental management in the Principality.
The next generation of Shoreline Management Plans – SMP2 are still at “trial” stage in England, with
our own plan due to commence early in 2008. It is important that the sub-group continues its work in
filling the gaps in data, which are currently being identified in order that the Group can promote
SMP2 in Cardigan Bay as planned. Defra’s guidance will probably apply to Wales and it is important
that WAG clarifies its position with respect to this.
The Group’s decision – many years ago now, to implement strategic monitoring still stands it in good
stead for the future. Hopefully the proposed Study on the monitoring regimes in Wales by the Welsh
Assembly Government will progress to the setting up of a strategic regime in Wales, enabling the
start of a new monitoring regime by the Group and its members in April 2007.
Martin Wright
Chairman
January 2007
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Member & Associate Member Contact Details
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16 Craig Y Fron, BALA, Gwynedd,
LL23 7UW
Countryside Council for Wales
Plas Penrhos, Ffordd Penrhos, BANGOR,
Gwynedd LL57 2LQ
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion
County Hall, Market Street, ABERAERON,
Ceredigion SA46 0AT
Environment Agency (North Wales)
Llwyn Brain, Ffordd Penlan, Parc Menai,
BANGOR, Gwynedd LL57 4DE
Environment Agency (Southwest Wales)
Maes Newydd, Llandarcy, Neath Port Talbot.
SA106JQ
Cyngor Gwynedd Council
Coast Protection Unit, Cae Penarlag,
DOLGELLAU, Gwynedd LL40 2YB
Pembrokeshire County Council
County Hall, HAVERFORDWEST,
Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP
Network Rail (Great Western Region)
Coleham Depot, Betton Street, Shrewsbury, SY3
7LJ
Welsh Assembly Government
Environment Division, Cathays Park,
CARDIFF CF1 3NQ
Chairman
Martin Wright
Martin Wright Associates
mjwright@globalnet.co.uk
www.martinwrightassociates.com
rd.jones@ccw.gov.uk
www.ccw.gov.uk
garfieldw@ceredigion.gov.uk
richarde@ceredigion.gov.uk
www.ceredigion.gov.uk
roberdv@environment-agency.gov.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
eiryn.petty@environment-agency.
gov.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
huwrdavies@gwynedd.gov.uk
www.gwynedd.gov.uk
Tel 01678 520057
Mob07775 505697
Fax 01678 520057
Tel 01248 385691
Fax 01248 385510
Tel 01545 572402
Fax 01545 571089
Tel 01545 572440
Tel 01248 484018
Fax 01248 670561
Tel 01792 325679
Fax 01792 325629
peter.jones1@wales.gsi.gov.uk
kerry.keirle@wales.gsi.gov.uk
www.wales.gov.uk
leslie.hatfield2@networkrail.co.uk
www.railtrack.co.uk
Tel 01437 776143 emyr.williams@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Fax 01437 776477 www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Tel 01341 424405
Fax 01341 423302
E-mail / Web
Tel / Fax
Tel 07771 832327
Leslie Hatfield
Structures Maintenance Engineer
Fax 01743 5458027
(Wales & The Marches)
Tel 02920 823176
Observer
Fax 02920 825008
Dr Pete Jones
Head of Flood & Coastal Defence
Tel 02920 825497
Kerry Keirle
Cardigan Bay Coastal Group Website www.ceredigion.gov.uk/external/shoreline/english/index.htm.
Huw Davies
Group Engineer, Coast Protection
Unit
Emyr Williams
Engineer (Design & Construction)
Eiryn Petty
Teamleader
Garfield Williams
Assistant Director - Engineering
Richard Edwards
D.V.Roberts
Assets Team Member
Dr Rod Jones
Coastal Scientist
Address
Representative
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CADW
Crown Buildings, Cathays Park,
CARDIFF CF1 3NQ
Country Land & Business Association
Hoddell Farm, Kinnerton, PRESTEIGNE,
Powys LD8 2PD
Cambria Archaeology/Dyfed Archaeological
Trust
The Shire Hall, Carnarthen Street,
LLANDEILO, Carmarthenshire SA19 6AF
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Garth Road, BANGOR, Gwynedd
LL57 2RT
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock, Pembs SA72 6DY
Snowdonia National Park Authority
PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, Gwynedd
LL48 6LF
Sian Rees
Inspector of Ancient Monuments
Ifor Jones
Head of Conservation
Cath Ranson
Policy & Community Manager
David Thompson
Principal Curatorial Officer
Louise Austin
Head of Heritage Management
Julian Salmon
Director Wales
Address
Representative
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Member and Associate Member Contact Details
APPENDIX 1
E-mail
Sian.rees@wales.gsi.gov.uk
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
julian.salmon@cla.org.uk
www.cla.org.uk
louise@acadat.com
www.acadat.com
dthompson@heneb.co.uk
www.heneb.co.uk
iforj@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
cath.ranson@eryri-npa.gov.uk
www.eryri-npa.gov.uk
Tel / Fax
Tel 02920 826162
Fax 02920 826375
Tel 01547 560484
Fax 01547 560493
Tel 01558 823131
Fax 01558 823133
Tel 01248 352535
Fax 01248 370925
Tel 01646 624806
Fax 01646 689076
Tel 01766 772260
Mob 07900 267544
Fax 01766 771211
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Minutes of Meetings
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Minutes of a meeting on Tuesday 12 July 2005
At 2.00 pm at Llety Park Lodge Hotel
Aberystwyth
1. Present
Martin Wright
Huw Davies
Richard Edwards
Fiona Evans
Ifor Jones
Eiryn Petty
Emyr Williams
Chairman/Secretary
Gwynedd Council
Ceredigion CC
CCW
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Environment Agency Wales [SW]
Pembrokeshire CC
Phil Jones
Rod Jones
Kerry Keirle
Pete Jones
Kevin Giles
Environment Agency Wales [NW]
CCW
Welsh Assembly Government
Welsh Assembly Government
Network Rail
2. Apologies
The absence of Welsh Assembly Government at both the seminar and the officer’s meeting was of
great concern to both the Group and also the Councillors in the morning meeting. The Chairman
was instructed to make suitable representations.
3. Minutes of last meeting
The minutes were approved without amendment.
4. Matters arising
Prof Ken Pye’s report was still to be circulated to Group members on a CD by CCW.
5. Chairman’s Report on meetings attended
The Chairman confirmed he had attended the following meetings since the last Group meeting: 18 March 2005
20 May 2005
08 June 2005
13 June 2005
04-07 July 2005
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Welsh Coastal Chairs meeting in Dolgellau
Coastal Chairs meeting, York
TAG meeting in London
Defra/WAG meeting in London
Defra Coastal Conference in York
The chairman once again reported that by far the main area of concern at all the above meetings
was Defra’s stance with regard to the future of both the Coastal Groups and Local Authority’s role
in Coast Protection. He had also again expressed continuing concern as to the current state of the
NFCDD in the Cardigan Bay area.
Minutes of the above meetings are attached electronically where possible.
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6. Strategic Monitoring
As WAG was not present, this item really could not be taken any further forward. Concern was
however expressed that the Study had still not been circulated and the Chairman was instructed to
contact WAG to voice the Group’s concerns.
7. Making Space for Water
The chairman reported that matters had progressed in England and the EA had now confirmed that
whilst they had a policy to have a statutory duty in overseeing coastal defence work, they had no
policy and “no aspirations to take on coastal operations from existing operators”.
Further discussions will be ongoing with the EA, Defra and WAG over the next few months
particularly with regard to the proposed delivery of the coast protection service.
8. Political Interface
The seminar had been held in the morning and was judged to be a success with 4 Councillors and 3
Heads of Service present. 2 presentations had been made with a lively discussion ensuing. Matters
arising were as follows: 1. There was concern that the Coastal Groups should be influencing Government particularly
with regard to the current financial needs of the Local Authorities who had perceived
problems in funding large schemes.
2. There may be a case for the Groups making a presentation to the new Flood Defence
Committee.
3. The Groups should have an input to discussions on the proposed Welsh Spatial Plan and it
was suggested this matter be brought up at the next Welsh Coastal Forum. [Ifor Jones
would report back to the next meeting on this matter].
It was generally agreed that the seminar should be repeated annually and that this would be
discussed at the next meeting.
The Programme and List of Attendees is appended to these minutes.
Costs for the day were to be re-claimed from Gwynedd Council as holders of the CBCG budget by
Ceredigion CC.
9. SMP2
The question of the “Gaps in Data” from SMP1 to SMP2 was discussed and it was again agreed to
set up a small sub-group containing the 3 LAs, EA, CCW and Pembrokeshire Coastal NPA to
further consider this matter. The sub-group was to be chaired by Emyr Williams and was to report
back to the next meeting in November with its proposals.
10. NFCDD
There was still some considerable concern relating to its intended rollout this month.
11. Overviews
Gwynedd Council agreed to follow up the grant claims currently in the Gwynedd / WAG system
in order that any income could be taken into account in the year to March 2006.
MWA reported little progress to date, but confirmed the Overview would be completed for the
next meeting.
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12. HLTs
The Chairman reminded all 3 Local Authorities to provide him with their returns as quickly as
possible.
13. Website
This had now been updated and members were encouraged to visit it with any comments being
fed directly to Ceredigion via Richard Edwards.
[www.ceredigion.gov.uk/english/council/policy/shoreline/index.htm].
14. Group Reports – the outstanding reports were to be tabled by e-mail within the next 7 days.
15. MWA Research Project
Martin Wright confirmed that good progress was being made and that there was a progress
meeting programmed for 19 July in Aberdyfi. Similar work had also been outlined at the Defra
Conference in York.
16. Planning Officers Group
Emyr Williams was to contact Ifor Jones re his attendance at the November 2005 meeting of this
group.
17. PRISM
Emyr Williams gave a presentation to the morning meeting, which showed excellent progress
being made in translating the latest technological and mathematical modelling advances into
practical usages. PRISM provides the ability to predict pollution dispersion in three dimensions
and also create models of near shore sediment transport, wave and surge predictions which are of
engineering value. It will also provide predictions for leisure users such as surfers, giving them a
forecast of wave heights on beaches.
18. CCW Initiatives
Rod Jones would provide details of the presentation to the November meeting to the Chairman.
19. CBCG Database
Dr Barber had returned the Group’s database to Gwynedd Council. It was agreed that each
Council should incorporate their data into their own databases. Huw Davies would distribute the
data accordingly.
20. Irish Coastal Groups
The chairman was asked to investigate whether Coastal Groups existed in Ireland. He was advised
to contact Brendan Dollard at brendan.dollard@enterprise.ireland.com.
20. Dates of next meetings
Thursday 10 November 2005 [in Chief Executive’s suite]
Tuesday 04 April 2006
Tuesday 11 July 2006 [to include seminar – venue tba]
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Seminar on Tuesday 12 July 2005
at 11.00 am in the Llety Park Lodge Hotel,
Aberystwyth
List of Attendees
NAME
ORGANISATION
Cllr Ray Quant
Huw Morgan
Richard Edwards
Ceredigion CC
Ceredigion CC
Ceredigion CC
Cllr Emyr Pugh
Huw Williams
Huw Davies
Gwynedd Council
Gwynedd Council
Gwynedd Council
Cllr Brian Hall
Darren Thomas
Emyr Williams
Pembrokeshire CC
Pembrokeshire CC
Pembrokeshire CC
David Worrall*
Fiona Evans
Fiona Walker
Countryside Council for Wales
Countryside Council for Wales
Countryside Council for Wales
Eiryn Petty
Environment Agency Wales [SW]
Kerry Keirle*
Welsh Assembly Government
Ifor Jones
Pembrokeshire Coast NPA
Warren Martin
Aled Sturkey
Snowdonia NPA
Snowdonia NPA
John Griffiths*
Country Land & Business Ass.
Martin Wright
MWA
* Did not attend
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Seminar on Tuesday 12th July 2005
at 11.00 am at Llety Park Lodge Hotel
Aberystwyth
Programme
Tea and coffee will be served from 10.00.
1. Introduction and welcome – Martin Wright, Chairman [11.00 – 11.05].
2. Presentation by Martin Wright providing general information on the Cardigan
Bay Coastal Group from its inception in 1991 to the present. This will also
include a section relating to current problem areas on the Cardigan Bay shoreline
and a short look into the future [11.05 – 11.45].
3. Presentation by Emyr Williams on the PRISM project [11.45 – 12.15].
4. Discussion [12.15 – 12.55].
5. Chairman’s closing remarks [12.55 – 13.00].
A buffet lunch will be provided and taken after the seminar.
The Cardigan Bay Group ordinary meeting is scheduled to start at approximately
14.00 and should be completed by 16.30.
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Minutes of a meeting on Thursday 24 November 2005
At 10.30 am at Cae Penarlag
Dolgellau
1. Present
Martin Wright
Huw Davies
Emyr Williams
Richard Edwards
Rod Jones
Kerry Keirle
Eiryn Petty
Dafydd Roberts
Andrew Preece
Leslie Hatfield
MWA [Chairman/Secretary]
Gwynedd Council
Pembrokeshire CC
Ceredigion CC
CCW
Welsh Assembly Government
Environment Agency Wales [SW]
Environment Agency Wales [NW]
Environment Agency Wales
Network Rail
Ifor Jones
Peter Jones
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Welsh Assembly Government
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of last meeting
The minutes were approved without amendment.
4. Matters arising
A. Prof Ken Pye’s report had been circulated to Group members on a CD by CCW.
B. Emyr Williams had not been able to contact the Secretary of the Planning Officers Group
despite repeated attempts and had therefore not attended the November meeting
5. Chairman’s Report on meetings attended
The Chairman confirmed he had attended the following meetings since the last Group meeting: 16 September 2005
19 October 2005
27 October 2005
09 November 2005
16 November 2005
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Welsh Coastal Chairs meeting in Dolgellau
Coastal Chairs meeting, London
Flooding Conference, Cardiff
TAG meeting in London
Defra/WAG meeting in London
The chairman once again reported that by far the main area of concern at all the above meetings
was Defra’s stance with regard to the future of both the Coastal Groups and Local Authority’s
roles in Coast Protection resulting from the Making Space for Water consultation. Defra was
currently considering 3 options for the delivery of coastal defence, all of which included vastly
increased participation by the EA as follows: A. Overall supervisory role
B. Funding role
C. Administration role
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The 3 options represented varying involvement by the EA ranging from the above with the LAs
having their traditional delivery role to the EA having a total role. There was in intermediate role
between the two. The coastal groups chairs, TAG and the LGA all supported the LAs having their
traditional role, perhaps with some fine tuning involving the coastal groups having a greater role.
They considered this was a vast change to the current arrangements, not a minimalistic approach as
it was being labelled by Defra. The chairman expressed his personal view that Defra would
introduce a total EA delivery of the function unless the LAs could influence matters at a national
political level. He was also concerned that any such action in England could be adopted in Wales.
He had also again expressed continuing concern as to the current state of the NFCDD in the
Cardigan Bay area.
Minutes of the above meetings are attached electronically where possible.
6. Strategic Monitoring
The advisory report was still to be finalised by WAG who would then make a submission on how
to implement it in the Principality. WAG confirmed that current monitoring programmes would
continue at present until at least the end of the next financial year, but that Local Authorities would
need to write in to WAG to extend their current arrangements. WAG also confirmed that any
implementation would depend on the outcome of the Environment Strategy consultation process
that was currently being carried out.
7. WAG Environment Strategy Consultation
The chairman reported that he had written to WAG regarding the CBCG position and had made the
following comments on the proposals: A. Pages 27 and 41 – the rates of sea level rise appear not to be consistent from page to page.
The current general knowledge relating to sea level rise is uncertain to say the least and we
feel that this area should be reviewed regularly. The figures indicated for sea level rise,
increase in storminess and increased peak flow allowance need to be confirmed by WAG as
we are unsure of their origin. Most certainly they will need to be further considered when
SMP2 is undertaken. We also feel that reference to coastal erosion programmes should read
coast protection programmes and that moreover these programmes should include cliff
instability management.
B. Page 42 – we cannot agree that a coastal cell is the coastal equivalent of a river catchment.
C. Page 51 – we do not feel that resilient is the correct term. Perhaps “adaptable and
sustainable” should be used.
D. Page 55 – we consider that an ICZM Strategy for Wales is most important, but that it should
be carried out recognising the work being put in place for SMP2 by the Coastal Groups.
E. Page 112 – we feel WAG should be working with the Local Authorities and the Coastal
Groups as well as the Environment Agency when considering coastal erosion risk, as all
parties currently active in coastal erosion management need to be involved. There is a need
to bring together all the expertise in this particular sector and the majority of that currently
lies in the Welsh Local Authorities.
F. Page 112 – the £30 million per year should also reflect the coast protection needs as four
major coast protection schemes, estimated to cost over £40 million, will be required in the
Cardigan Bay area in the next decade. We feel this allocation should be re-visited in the light
of these needs in our Group area.
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G. Page 113 – SMPs are in place around the Welsh coastline, but it is SMP2 that will provide
the better assessment of risk. SMP2 is the future and should be included in this document.
H. Page 124 – We cannot agree that the Environment Agency tackles flooding as it is other
parties that provide these services. The Agency put measures in place to prevent or lessen the
risk of flooding, but it is the Local Authorities that are faced with cleaning up after a flooding
event.
I.
Page 125 – Local Authorities are also responsible [have powers] to carry out coast
protection works.
J.
Page 132 – The Coastal Groups have recently promoted a “Coastal Management Study”,
which has been funded by WAG. We feel this is of great importance to delivering effective
monitoring in the Principality and should be mentioned in this section.
K. Page 132 – no mention is made of the Government’s “High Level Targets” [unless they are
part of the Sustainable Development Indicators]. We feel these should be included in the
Indicators section as they are an important part of the current systems.
We do believe that this consultation document is generally to be welcomed, but that there is a need to
further develop the coastal management functions to improve the delivery for the people who live on
and enjoy our coastline. We also believe that SMP2 and ICZM should be developed side by side and
that a new improved delivery based on local resources inside a strategic framework should be
nurtured.
We do really feel that the Coastal Groups have an important role to play in the new “Environment
Strategy for Wales” and would wish to be part of the process to develop the delivery of coastal
management. We hope that the comments of the Cardigan Bay Coastal Group are useful to you and
would confirm our wish to be proactive in any further consultation or development that occurs.
The Group then further discussed the proposals with the following points being made: A. Making Space for Water [MSfW] is based on Flood Risk management.
B. Wales is devolved, has its own powers and can deliver coast protection in a different way
to England.
C. Partnership with the LAs is a key area in the delivery of Coast Protection.
D. WAG is looking at the English position.
E. LAs need to show that they can deliver the service.
F. Marine Bill may have powers which could be used in England and/or Wales or both.
G. CBCG need to put proposals to WAG via the Welsh Coastal Groups at the appropriate
time.
H. Managing risk affects all the coastal defence functions viz. Maintenance, Monitoring and
Capital work.
I. WAG’s response to the initial consultation will be published early in 2006.
8. Political Interface
The Group decided to repeat the seminar in the same or a similar venue in Aberystwyth in July
2006. It was agreed that the subject would be “The future of coastal management” and that WAG,
the EA and the LAs would all present their positions. This would all be confirmed at the next
meeting.
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9. SMP2
The question of the “Gaps in Data” from SMP1 to SMP2 had now been discussed at their
inaugural meeting on 07 October 2005 and the minutes are appended. Discussions ensued
producing the following points: A. SMP2 guidelines were not yet generally available but Kerry Keirle would provide a draft
copy to Emyr Williams.
B. Bids to WAG would be needed for expenditure to carry out any work to fill these gaps in
knowledge but funding should be available for minor amounts of expenditure.
C. The sub group had agreed that SMP2 would cover the whole bay up to the schedule 4
boundaries [or the limit of tidal influence].
D. The next meeting would consider the key players; the consultation process and applications
to WAG for grant aid.
E. An issues prioritisation list would be submitted to the next full Group meeting as part of the
above process.
10. NFCDD
The following points were raised: A. EA confirmed NFCDD was now working in-house on the fluvial side, but not on the
coastal.
B. LAs have to apply and pay for NFCDD as well as the requisite training.
C. GC had applied and would need a designated workstation using Windows 2000 as
NFCDD would not run on a Windows XP platform.
D. Pembrokeshire had decide not to buy into the system, but had asked Atkins to look further
into the matter.
E. EA had not requested any coastal data from the LAs.
11. Overviews
Gwynedd Council agreed to follow up the grant claims currently in the Gwynedd / WAG system
in order that any income could be taken into account in the year to March 2006.
12. HLTs
WAG confirmed that Geoff Baylis was now carrying out work on HLTs
13. Website
WAG confirmed that no progress had been made with their site. CBCG site was up and running
and can be accessed as follows: [www.ceredigion.gov.uk/english/council/policy/shoreline/index.htm].
14. Group Reports – the outstanding reports were to be tabled by e-mail within the next 7 days.
15. MWA Research Project
Martin Wright confirmed that the Aberdyfi Partnership had now received confirmation that the
joint Wales/Ireland CARRP project had attracted EU grant aid and that work to aid the modelling
project being carried out by Bangor University was now being let. It was hoped to provide a
presentation to a future meeting.
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16. Prudential Borrowing
WAG confirmed that £2.5 million had been earmarked for 3 substantial capital schemes in the
Bay over the next decade. These schemes would attract a 100% grant rate in place of the old grant
+ SCA. WAG was looking at the arrangements for smaller works, which took up the remainder of
the £6 million budget.
17. PRISM
Another meeting had recently been held in Ireland and it was generally considered that good
progress was being made and meaningful results obtained. Again it was suggested that a
presentation could be given to a future meeting.
18. CCW Report
Rod Jones informed the group that CCW were concerned that some Welsh dune systems were
becoming too stable from a nature conservation perspective. He said that CCW had undertaken
work to look at the extent of increasing nutrient inputs to sand dune systems as a potential cause
of this stabilisation. In this context CEH Bangor have recently completed a project for CCW
determining a nitrogen budget for Merthyr Mawr sand dune system. This work demonstrated that
atmospheric inputs along with the high levels of nitrogen in ground water entering the site could
be
detrimental
to
the
long-term
conservation
of
this
dune
system.
This study also demonstrated the importance of ground water inputs to the hydrology of Merthyr
Mawr. Rod Jones noted the impact of man's activities on dune water tables was becoming an
increasing issue for CCW and there may be a requirement to review some of the drainage works
associated with sand dune SACs.
19. Research into Groynes
Ceredigion CC confirmed they had provided information to Plymouth University for research
work.
20. Irish Coastal Groups
Emyr Williams was to assist, as the Chairman had been unable to contact Brendan Dollard.
21. Dates of next meetings
Tuesday 04 April 2006 [at Dolgellau]
Tuesday 11 July 2006 [to include seminar at Aberystwyth]
Tuesday 10 November 2006 [at Dolgellau]
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Aberaeron
7th October 2005
Present:
Emyr Williams (PCC); Huw Davies (GCC); Richard Edwards (CCC); Rod Jones (CCW); Sarah
Middleton (PCNPA – took minutes)
Purpose of Meeting was to set the direction for progressing SMP2. No final guidance has yet been
published by WAG / DEFRA - the consultation draft guidance is the latest available advice. (It is
anticipated that the final guidance will be published on November 2005.)
The Cardigan Bay SMP is due for revue in 2007.
Huw advised that Gwynedd CC did their last SMP in house with grant aid and found it be a lot of
work. He got the impression that this round of plan preparation will involve high-level scientific
research.
Rod advised that at the moment CCW are focussing on information collection and identifying gaps in
available data.
Emyr considered that we need to identify the gaps in the data, how we will fill them and then decide
how we collect that data e.g. Individually, collectively and then use consultants etc.
From this meeting it was hoped to have a schedule outlining:
A. what to do
B. Who to do
C. By when
Liverpool Bay Group has identified a monitoring programme which includes broad scale and detailed
issues.
A well as physical assessments and monitoring there is a need to consider strategic issues such as
climate change.
Huw – Strategic monitoring is needed before beginning SMP2.
Emyr – it is starting. EA have flown LIDAR in the southwest, which goes from Bridgend to Borth.
Rod – we should identify other areas that need to be flown.
Richard – the EA are not interested in going beyond Borth.
Huw – there is a discrepancy of performance between southwest and north Wales EAs.
Emyr – EA Wales are going to do the whole lot.
Huw – WAG are looking for a co-ordinator from the EA, CCW or a local Authority. Huw is
interested in being this person.
Rod – there is a problem at present as there are individual pots of information, none of which have
been brought together. There is therefore no overview or framework – nothing to establish what
national trends are.
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Huw – Gwynedd has beach profiles from 1992 – many of the beaches are going down in terms of
material. They are also steepening in that the upper beaches are doing well but the lower shore is
receding.
Emyr – Pembrokeshire has beach profiles from Tenby to Worms Head from 1993. PCC are now
investing in GPS to plug this gap in information.
Rod – what do we do with the data we already have?
Emyr – last time we did individual plans and then stitched them.
Following a debate there was a consensus that the authorities work together to prepare a plan. There
was then a debate on whether a consultant was used. It was decided that it may be better to use
consultants on particular areas of work, rather than having one do it all. Emyr was aware that much
more needs to be identified. Huw considered that before going off to identify gaps we need to know
more about what it needed for SMP2.
Rod – wanted to know what CCW should do to develop the best possible SMP. They want to move
understanding on. Asked that gaps be identified.
Richard – wanted to know if the boundaries for SMP2 remain unchanged. Emyr had looked at the
SMP guidance which suggests that St Anne’s Head is the correct southern boundary for the plan. This
was agreed by the group. Rod advised that there have been some boundary changes around north
Wales and Liverpool Bay. There followed a debate about how far up estuaries the boundary should
go. It was decided that the SMP limit would coincide with the Schedule 4 limit but that the study limit
will need to extend beyond this, probably to the tidal limit. Each estuary will need individual
assessment.
The debate then turned to the scoping exercise. Richard said that the scoping document should
identify what will be needed. Huw volunteered to look at this. Emyr advised that there are not many
problems for the bulk of the Pembrokeshire coast. Huw said he coordinate creation of a
comprehensive issues table for the whole area. Emyr said that this will help to identify what else we
need to do. Huw will circulate a schedule to each local authority for completion.
Rod considered that we should use SMP1 as a starting point and identify what has and what needs to
be done. This should result in a list of studies.
There then followed a discussion about the extent of consultation. It was decided that it should go to
all Members and associates, but not beyond as this could cause problems. Rod stressed the need to
ensure full engagement with the EA and the importance of involving the local authorities –
particularly in their planning function.
With regard to the form of the SMP2, the group were not sure what this means and need to await final
guidance. Emyr expressed a preference for the plan to be presented using GIS. The group agreed this
would be part of it.
Gwynedd CC are going for NFCDD and are starting to talk to the EA about it. It is a high-level plan
and although the details are as yet unknown there is a need to co-ordinate this and the SMP2. The
group thought that the link should be the coastal cell numbers, coastal process units and management
units.
The group then looked at table 1.1 of the DEFRA procedural guidance document and decided that we
are at the first stage of this table. The group decided that this table should be used to progress.
Rod stressed the importance of having the EA at these meetings.
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It was decided that the Membership of the sub group and the minutes be taken back to the main group
to agree.
There was a discussion about what should go in the issues table. Emyr would put in the gaps from
SMP1 but Huw thought this would be too detailed. Following a discussion, Emyr suggested three
different levels:
A. Gaps from SMP1
B. New strategic gaps
C. Detailed, single-location issues.
Each of these levels would require a different response in terms of studies. Going through the issues
table should define all the gaps.
Rod didn’t want to leave all the SMP1 gaps to go into the SMP process and said that some of these
could be dealt with now.
Rod though that there is an underlying issue to take to the Assembly – management will depend on
who does the monitoring etc. Clarification on this is needed. Emyr considered that there is need to
expedite grant aid from WAG – they will need to be prepared for lots of applications for smaller scale
projects/studies. This should be mentioned to them at the next meeting.
Rod asked if there is any work that could be progressed in relation to identified problems.
Huw identified that the sub group needs to meet regularly.
Emyr suggested that everyone goes through the issues table to identify common problems. It will be
more cost effective for consultants to look at common studies in each area.
Emyr is to prepare a definitive map of the study areas and SMP area.
All to look at relevant information before the next meeting. Rod asked that if anything is to be done
by CCW to advise him ASAP (particularly in relation to biodiversity).
Richard advised of the problem of the soft clay cliffs at Newquay. Rod said he will contact a coastal
ecologist.
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Group Member Reports
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CARDIGAN BAY COASTAL GROUP
(July 2005)
Member Report
NAME: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE
None Reported during this period
B : MAINTENANCE
Aberaeron Harbour
Pointing & Underpinning to
be programmed
New Quay Harbour
Dredging – March 2005
(Completed)
Aberystwyth Harbour
Dredging – (March 2005
Delayed to March 2006)
Aberaeron North Beach
Sea wall protection works
(Completed)
Old Stone Pier, New Quay
Minor repairs and pointing
Autumn 2005
General Maintenance as defined in the 2004 Structures Inspection Report
C : SCHEMES
Teifi Estuary – Enhancement Works
2004/5/6/7
Teifi Estuary – Slipway Improvements
2005/6
Teifi Estuary – Coronation Drive Landing Stage
2006
Teifi Estuary – Prince Charles Quay
2005
Aberporth Seawall
2005
Aberaeron Harbour Walls - Refurbishment
2005
Borth – Coast Protection Scheme
2003-2007 Strategic Appraisal to be
prepared July – Oct. 2005
Aberaeron North Beach – Coast Protection Scheme
2003 Project Appraisal Stage
(Complete) – submitted for
planning approval
South Pier, Aberaeron
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D : STUDIES
Aberystwyth Strategy Study – Nature Conservation Strategy (joint with CCW)
2002/3 (Completed)
Aberystwyth Strategy Study
2004 (Commenced Feb. 2004)
Completion due Oct. 2005
Borth Strategy Study Consultation
2001/ 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Borth Appraisal (Environmental Appraisal)
2006
Borth Enabling Study
2003/4 (Completed
May 2004)
Borth Coast Protection - Strategic Appraisal
2005 (July – Oct. 2005)
Geomorphological mapping of the Coastal Slope at New Quay
2005 (Completed June 2005)
Project Apprisal Report on the Quay Street Car Park to Prince Charles Quay
frontage at Cardigan
2004 (Completed
Dec. 2004)
E : MONITORING
Beach Profile Surveys
Annual 42 profiles
Coastal Inspection
Every 3 years
(2004 Completed)
Old Stone Pier, New Quay
1 Level Survey/year
Ad – Hoc Inspections
As required
F : CONCERNS
No concerns apart from those highlighted above
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CARDIGAN BAY COASTAL GROUP
(Nov. 2005)
Member Report
NAME: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion
TOPIC
A : STORM DAMAGE
DATA REQUESTED
Collapse of Coast Protection / River Wall at Toad Hall, Aberaeron
Harbour, Aberaeron
Emergency Works in hand
B : MAINTENANCE
Aberaeron Harbour
Pointing & Underpinning to
be programmed
Dredging – (Due March 2006)
New Quay Harbour
Dredging – (Due March 2006)
Aberystwyth Harbour
Dredging – (Delayed to March
2006)
Aberystwyth Harbour - Marina
Dredging Around Berths –
Nov. 2004 - Completed
Aberaeron North Beach
Sea wall protection works
(Completed)
Old Stone Pier, New Quay
Minor repairs and pointing
Due March 2006
General Maintenance as defined in the 2004 Inspection Report
C : SCHEMES
Teifi Estuary – Enhancement Works
2005/6/7
Teifi Estuary – Slipway Improvements
2006/7
Teifi Estuary – Coronation Drive Landing Stage
2006
Teifi Estuary – Prince Charles Quay
2005/6 Commenced Work
Aberporth Seawall
Future years
Aberaeron Harbour Walls - Refurbishment
Future years
Borth – Coast Protection Scheme
2005/6 Strategic Appraisal being
prepared
Aberaeron North Beach – Coast Protection Scheme
2003 Project Appraisal Stage
(Complete) – submitted for
planning approval - EIA required
South Pier, Aberaeron
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D : STUDIES
Aberaeron North Beach Coast Protection - Project Appraisal
2003 Defence Scheme proposed
(Completed)
Aberystwyth Strategy Study – Nature Conservation Strategy (joint with CCW)
2002/3 (Completed)
Aberystwyth Strategy Study
2004 (Draft report received Sept.
2005)
Borth Strategy Study Consultation
2006/7
Borth Appraisal (Environmental Appraisal)
2006/7
Borth Enabling Study
2003/4 (Completed
May 2004)
Borth Coast Protection - Strategic Appraisal
2005/6 (Commenced
Oct. 2005)
Coastal Slope at New Quay - Pre Feasibility Study Report
2003 (Completed)
Coastal Slope at New Quay - Pre Project Appraisal Investigation
2003 (Completed)
Coastal Slope at New Quay - Geomorphological mapping
2005 (Completed June 2005)
Coastal Slope at New Quay – Phase II – Ground Investigation
2005/6 (Commenced
Sept. 2005)
Pre Feasibility Study Report on the Quay Street Car Park to Prince Charles Quay
frontage at Cardigan
Project Apprisal Report on the Quay Street Car Park to Prince Charles Quay
frontage at Cardigan (Flood Alleviation)
2003 (Completed)
2004 (Completed
Dec. 2004)
Prince Charles Quay, Cardigan - Coast Protection - Project Apprisal Report
2005 (Completed
July 2005)
E : MONITORING
Beach Profile Surveys
Annual 42 profiles + winter
Survey @ Aberystwyth beaches
Inspection of Coastal Structures
Every 3 years
(2004 Completed)
Old Stone Pier, New Quay
1 Level Survey / year in March
Ad – Hoc Inspections
As required
F : CONCERNS
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CARDIGAN BAY COASTAL GROUP
Member Report
NAME :
P A Jones (Environment Agency Wales) July 05
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Works)
Erosion (Anecdotal /
measured)
Damage to Coastal
Defences
Emergency Works
 No major storm damage to be reported
B : MAINTENANCE
 New tidal door at Afon Cedron Morfa Bychan in construction stage.
 Maintenance work ongoing on Porthmadog Cob
C : SCHEMES
 Abererch sand dune walkway now installed
 Afon Erch tidal doors and associated structures still at the feasibility stage and schemes will
follow.
 Afon Rhydhir tidal doors and penstocks scheme – now completed
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
 Tywyn to Afon Dysynni outfall frontage scheme – nothing further from last report
 Penllyn outfall chamber to be repaired/refurbished – work scheduled to commence Sept 05.
 Penllyn frontage – it has now been agreed that EA Wales will repair any breaches to this
frontage in the short term pending a medium to long term strategy with CCW and RSPB.
 EA Wales has led in bringing Aberdyfi Golf Club and CCW together to discuss the Aberdyfi
Golf Club sand dune frontage and possible golf course remodelling/re-alignment.
Consultants have been engaged by the Golf Club to further progress this issue.
 Feasibility study for Capital Scheme to alleviate flooding problems at Fairbourne.
D : STUDIES
NCPM (National Capital Programme Management) team are currently carrying out prefeasibility and feasibility studies for the following:
 Abererch sand dunes long term strategic study of the sea defence system.
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
 Mochras Sluices at Llanbedr currently at pre-feasibility stage.
E : MONITORING
Abererch dunes and Morfa Bychan dunes are monitored on a regular basis.
Also Glanllynau and Cerrig y Defaid Sea Defences.
F : CONCERNS
See above.
 Tywyn to Afon Dysynni frontage.
 Abererch Dune frontage.
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis Reporting
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
Procedure problems
 Morfa Bychan dune frontage
 Feasibility study for Capital Scheme to alleviate flooding problems at Fairbourne.
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Member Report
NAME :
P A Jones (Environment Agency Wales) 17/08/05
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Works)
Erosion (Anecdotal /
measured)
Damage to Coastal
Defences
Emergency Works
 No major storm damage to be reported, however, minor repairs to existing sand fencing at
Abererch frontage extended with new fenceline erected
B : MAINTENANCE
 New tidal door at Afon Cedron Morfa Bychan in construction stage
 Minor repairs to Sunnysands frontage
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
 Further supplementary fencing installed on Abererch frontage
 Porthmadog Cob – all dislodged rock armour now replaced on front face
C : SCHEMES
 Afon Erch tidal doors and associated structures still at the feasibility stage and schemes will
follow.
 Afon Rhydhir tidal doors and penstocks scheme – now completed
 Tywyn to Afon Dysynni outfall frontage scheme – nothing further from last report
 Penllyn outfall chamber to be repaired/refurbished – work delayed until January 06.
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
 Penllyn frontage – it has now been agreed that EA Wales will repair any breaches to this
frontage in the short term pending a medium to long term strategy with CCW and RSPB.
 EA Wales has led in bringing Aberdyfi Golf Club and CCW together to discuss the Aberdyfi
Golf Club sand dune frontage and possible golf course remodelling/re-alignment.
Consultants have been engaged by the Golf Club to further progress this issue.
 Feasibility study for Capital Scheme to alleviate flooding problems at Fairbourne.
D : STUDIES
NCPM (National Capital Programme Management) team are currently carrying out prefeasibility and feasibility studies for the following:
 Abererch sand dunes long term strategic study of the sea defence system.
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
 Mochras Sluices at Llanbedr currently at pre-feasibility stage.
 Pre Fasibility study for Mawddach embankments commissioned and scheduled for
completion March 06.
E : MONITORING
Abererch dunes and Morfa Bychan dunes are monitored on a regular basis.
Also Glanllynau and Cerrig y Defaid Sea Defences.
F : CONCERNS
See above.
 Tywyn to Afon Dysynni frontage.
 Abererch Dune frontage.
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis Reporting
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
Procedure problems
 Morfa Bychan dune frontage
 Feasibility study for Capital Scheme to alleviate flooding problems at Fairbourne.
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Member Report
NAME : Gwynedd Council – July 2005
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Works)
Erosion (Anecdotal / measured)
Damage to Coastal Defences
Emergency Works
B : MAINTENANCE
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
Fairbourne Access Slip – refurbishment work to replace abraded concrete.
Criccieth – refurbishment of groynes with replacement greenheart planks.
Aberdaron – existing rock armour stripped and replenished with new armourstone before
reconstruction of the bastion.
C : SCHEMES
Tywyn Headland Breakwaters Scheme – met with Welsh Assembly Government Officers to
discuss Project Appraisal Report.
D : STUDIES
INTERREG PRISM – Steering Group meeting in Menai Bridge.
WLGA Coastal Presentation in Gwbert
E : MONITORING
Bi-annual beach profile and topographic surveys carried out.
Routine Structure inspections undertaken.
F : CONCERNS
Tywyn Promenade at Sandilands Road because this is the third collapse which has
occurred at this location. The damage is caused by lowering beach levels exposing the
unprotected (i.e. no sheet piles) promenade foundations.
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Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis
Reporting
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
Procedure problems
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Member Report
NAME : Gwynedd Council – November 2005
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Works)
Erosion (Anecdotal / measured)
Damage to Coastal Defences
Emergency Works
The high tides in September and October passed without any major damage. Minor
damage reported at Church Bay, Aberdyfi, Traeth Crugan, Pwllheli and along dune
frontages everywhere.
B : MAINTENANCE
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
C : SCHEMES
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
Tywyn Headland Breakwaters Scheme – revised Project Appraisal Report submitted.
D : STUDIES
DEFRA Conference at York University.
Traeth Crugan, Pwllheli – Coastal Defence Options Study let to Faber Maunsell.
Visited Blackpool and Morecambe Coastal Works courtesy of Birse Coastal.
Presentation by Environment Agency of the new Triton Tidal Flood Warning System which
is live for “Partners” and will soon be rolled out to individuals at risk from tidal flooding.
E : MONITORING
Bi-annual beach profile and topographic surveys carried out.
Routine Structure inspections undertaken.
F : CONCERNS
Tywyn Promenade at Sandilands Road because this is the third collapse which has
occurred at this location. The damage is caused by lowering beach levels exposing the
unprotected (i.e. no sheet piles) promenade foundations.
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Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis
Reporting
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
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Member Report
NAME: Leslie Hatfield (Network Rail) July 2006
TOPIC
 A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Work.
 Friog, Beach huts – sea wall undermined. Four number huts unsafe and to be dismantled.
New wall to be constructed on new profile.
B : MAINTENANCE
 Llanaber – concrete repair works to toe of sea wall.

C : SCHEMES
Afon Wen – Crest Profiling 08/09
Tywyn – Enhancement 08/09
D : STUDIES
NCPM (National Capital Programme Management) team are currently carrying out prefeasibility studies for the following:
 Abererch sand dunes Phase 2 long term strategic study of the sea defence system.
DATA REQUESTED
Erosion (Anecdotal /
measured)
Damage to Coastal
Defences
Emergency Works
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
 Mawddach embankments, Arthog to Barmouth rail bridge.
E : MONITORING
Afon Wen sea wall and cliff monitored on 3 monthly basis.
F : CONCERNS
See above.
 Tywyn
 Abererch Dune frontage
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Member Report
NAME:
Western Territory
Nov 05
TOPIC
 A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Work.
 None
B : MAINTENANCE
Point repairs to sea wall
Repairs to Wall 32 at Friog
C : SCHEMES
Afon Wen – Crest Profiling 08/09
D : STUDIES
None.
E : MONITORING
Normal cyclic examinations
Afon Wen sea wall and cliff monitored on 3 monthly basis.
Llwyngwrill clay cliff erosion monitored on 3 monthly basis.
F : CONCERNS
See above.
 Tywyn
 Abererch Dune frontage
DATA REQUESTED
Erosion (Anecdotal /
measured)
Damage to Coastal
Defences
Emergency Works
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis Reporting
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
Procedure problems
 Llangelynnin Cliffs
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Member Report
NAME : Pembrokeshire County Council
July 2005
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Works)
Erosion (Anecdotal / measured)
Damage to Coastal Defences
Emergency Works
B : MAINTENANCE
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
C : SCHEMES
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
Revetment at Broad Haven completed
D : STUDIES
PRISM project underway, proposing to model Newgale area
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
E : MONITORING
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis
Reporting
F : CONCERNS
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
Procedure problems
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Member Report
NAME : Pembrokeshire County Council
November 2005
TOPIC
DATA REQUESTED
A : STORM DAMAGE (Shoreline erosion / flooding - Reactive Works)
Erosion (Anecdotal / measured)
Damage to Coastal Defences
Emergency Works
B : MAINTENANCE
Planned Work
Adequacy of resources
allocated
Minor pointing of sea wall at Broadhaven.
C : SCHEMES
PAR for coastal flooding at Little Haven and Newport Parrog to be undertaken
D : STUDIES
PRISM project underway, proposing to model Newgale area
Feasibility
PAGN
Environmental Statement
Consents
Tenders
Construction
Coastal Processes
Preliminary
Link to schemes
Strategic / Local
E : MONITORING
Parameter / Frequency
Format of Data
Analysis
Reporting
F : CONCERNS
Risk levels
Levels of service
Specific locations
Procedure problems
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Group Constitution
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CARDIGAN BAY COASTAL GROUP
CONSTITUTION
1. The Group shall comprise representatives, normally one Technical Officer from each
of the Coast Protection Authorities, which have responsibility for technical affairs
affecting the natural or artificial shoreline protection in the Cardigan Bay together
with provision for a representative from each of the other Organisations which are
affected by such technical considerations.
2. Members shall be either ‘full’ or ‘associate’ in status. All members will receive
agendas and minutes but only full members will pay the administration levy and
receive copies of the annual overview. Associate members do not have any voting
rights.
3. The Group shall elect a chairperson who will normally hold office for a period of
three years.
4. The Group’s secretarial backup will be provided in a manner to be agreed. This will
normally be reviewed every three years.
5. The Group may co-opt additional members, who need not be members of any of the
Authorities or Organisations otherwise represented on the Group.
6. The Group may form Sub-Committees.
7. The Group shall meet three times a year, and additional intermediate meetings shall
not normally be convened, excepting for the discussion of urgent matters and/or the
meetings of any Sub-Committee(s).
8. The Group will normally meet at Cae Penarlag, Dolgellau. Other venues may be
used with prior agreement of the Group.
9. The Group may elect to send the minutes of its meetings to other Authorities or
Corporate Bodies or to other similar Groups, who have a bone-fide interest in the
business of the Group.
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10. The terms of reference of the Group shall comprise relevant matters concerning
the Irish Sea which may affect the natural or artificial shoreline protection and
management of the coast in Cardigan Bay in particular:I. The sharing and exchange of information between the various Authorities
and Organisations represented on the Group;
II. The promotion of research and development with respect to relevant
shoreline protection and management matters;
III.The collection of data relating to the shoreline of that part of the coast of
Wales;
IV.The co-ordination of relevant activities of the various Authorities and
Organisations represented on the Group;
V.The promotion of the interests of the various Authorities and
Organisations represented on the Group in matters relating to the shoreline
of that part of the coast of Wales;
VI.The promotion of the relevant Shoreline Management Plans and the
harmonious policies of coastal management, with particular reference to
matters at or adjacent to the common boundaries, of the various
Authorities and Organisations represented on the Group.
11. The Group may from time to time agree matters of finance to enable the Group to
achieve its terms of reference as set out above. The Group’s activities shall be financed
from and with the agreement of its constituent members.
12. The Constitution will be reviewed every three years.
MJW/21 March 2005
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APPENDIX 5
Response to Our Environment – Our Future – Your Views
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11 October 2005
For the Attention of Claire Bennett
Dear Claire,
Our Environment – Our Future – Your Views
A Consultation on an Environment Strategy for Wales
The Cardigan Bay Coastal Group has held a special meeting to consider this document and are pleased to offer
its comments as follows: 1. Pages 27 and 41 – the rates of sea level rise appear not to be consistent from page to page. The current
general knowledge relating to sea level rise is uncertain to say the least and we feel that this area
should be reviewed regularly. The figures indicated for sea level rise, increase in storminess and
increased peak flow allowance need to be confirmed by WAG as we are unsure of their origin. Most
certainly they will need to be further considered when SMP2 is undertaken. We also feel that reference
to coastal erosion programmes should read coast protection programmes and that moreover these
programmes should include cliff instability management.
2. Page 42 – we cannot agree that a coastal cell is the coastal equivalent of a river catchment.
3. Page 51 – we do not feel that resilient is the correct term. Perhaps “adaptable and sustainable” should
be used.
4. Page 55 – we consider that an ICZM Strategy for Wales is most important, but that it should be carried
out recognising the work being put in place for SMP2 by the Coastal Groups.
5. Page 112 – we feel WAG should be working with the Local Authorities and the Coastal Groups as well
as the Environment Agency when considering coastal erosion risk, as all parties currently active in
coastal erosion management need to be involved. There is a need to bring together all the expertise in
this particular sector and the majority of that currently lies in the Welsh Local Authorities.
6. Page 112 – the £30 million per year should also reflect the coast protection needs as four major coast
protection schemes, estimated to cost over £40 million, will be required in the Cardigan Bay area in the
next decade. We feel this allocation should be re-visited in the light of these needs in our Group area.
7. Page 113 – SMPs are in place around the Welsh coastline, but it is SMP2 that will provide the better
assessment of risk. SMP2 is the future and should be included in this document.
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8. Page 124 – We cannot agree that the Environment Agency tackles flooding as it is other parties that
provide these services. The Agency put measures in place to prevent or lessen the risk of flooding, but
it is the Local Authorities that are faced with cleaning up after a flooding event.
9. Page 125 – Local Authorities are also responsible [have powers] to carry out coast protection works.
10. Page 132 – The Coastal Groups have recently promoted a “Coastal Management Study”, which has
been funded by WAG. We feel this is of great importance to delivering effective monitoring in the
Principality and should be mentioned in this section.
11. Page 132 – no mention is made of the Government’s “High Level Targets” [unless they are part of the
Sustainable Development Indicators]. We feel these should be included in the Indicators section as
they are an important part of the current systems.
We do believe that this consultation document is generally to be welcomed, but that there is a need to further
develop the coastal management functions to improve the delivery for the people who live on and enjoy our
coastline. We also believe that SMP2 and ICZM should be developed side by side and that a new improved
delivery based on local resources inside a strategic framework should be nurtured.
We do really feel that the Coastal Groups have an important role to play in the new “Environment Strategy for
Wales” and would wish to be part of the process to develop the delivery of coastal management. We hope that
the comments of the Cardigan Bay Coastal Group are useful to you and would confirm our wish to be proactive
in any further consultation or development that occurs.
Yours sincerely,
Martin Wright
Chairman of CBCG
Claire Bennett
Environment Strategy Team
Environment Protection and Quality Division
Welsh Assembly Government
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