This study included a condition survey of existing defences. Hydraulic modelling including wave modelling and sediment transport was carried out to assess the effectiveness of these defences.
Victorian entrepreneurs who gave the town its motto ‘Ever Forward’, developed the town into the resort it is today, building a railway, pier, sea wall and a two-mile stretch of promenade. Now, home to around 70,000 residents, Weston-super-Mare continues to attract thousands of visitors each year.
In 2004, North Somerset Council embarked on a £30m enhancement of its sea front to protect the town’s 4,500 seaside properties and businesses from significant tidal flooding, upgrade the town’s promenade and sea wall and regenerate tourism, economic prosperity and improve the appearance of the town for residents, visitors and investors.