Update on Green Seafront Scheme and Shore Road Options
Following the recent public survey on the Green Seafront stabilisation scheme and options for potential changes to the traffic flow on Shore Road, Dorset Coast Forum are continuing to analyse the large number of detailed responses received.
In respect of the proposals to stabilise and enhance the seafront land, the Town Council will use the information received to identify which changes to the proposals suggested by participants in the public engagement should be incorporated into revised proposals for both the essential and new options. It is currently anticipated that the report in respect of these proposals will be published in advance of the Council meeting scheduled for 20th October, although that remains subject to review.
The results of the survey in relation to Shore Road will be considered by Dorset Council in the first instance to inform a recommendation as to which of the four options should be taken forward for further consideration. A report will then be presented to the Town Council later in the autumn, and the survey report published in advance of consideration at a future Council meeting.
No decisions will be made as to which options to take forward in respect of either scheme prior to consideration at a future meeting of the Town Council. Both the papers and the discussion will be open to the public.
The information above will be formally reported at tonight’s Council meeting (15th September). Also on the agenda is a draft agreement between Swanage Town Council and Dorset Council which, if approved, will formalise the arrangements for joint working on these projects. This includes the supply of project management support by Dorset Council on the green seafront stabilisation scheme and further early contractor involvement to provide updated cost estimates in respect of the green seafront proposals for both the essential and new options.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in this project.