To facilitate the construction of a replacement access ramp and the replacement of around 25 metres of the short wall at the northern part of The Naze. The replacement short wall is part of the continuing fight against coastal erosion to protect Hamford Water and the surrounding area. Failure to repair the wall would result in Cormorant Creek being overwhelmed by the sea, wiping out significant natural habitat and putting at risk properties and businesses around the Hamford Water area.
The project is tidal dependent, subject to a licence from the Marine Management Organisation (in the final stages of the application) and can only be carried out in September/October or May/June due to wildlife and bird restrictions in the area.
The collaboration agreement will provide grant funding from the Environment Agency towards the project.

To sign and complete the collaboration agreement with the Environment Agency

Do nothing - around 10 metres of the wall was lost to the sea over the last winter, if much more is lost the sea will breach Cormorant Creek and have a significant affect on the natural habitat and risk to Hamford Water and the properties and businesses in this area.