Dymchurch Sea Defences Promenade Enhancement ... Sea Defences Promenade Enhancement Presentation 14...

Presented by:

Peter Richardson, Project Manager - Environment Agency

Thomas A. Darcy, Principal Landscape Architect - Jacobs

Dymchurch Sea Defences

Promenade Enhancement Presentation

14th July 2009

Promenade Enhancement

Suggestions for Enhancement Opportunities

Enhancement opportunities suggested during the consultation process:

h Information boards on tides, history of Romney Marsh, the Sea Defence Scheme, dangers of bathing at high tide

h Better wheelchair and pram access

h Doggy bins/ ban dogs/ improved signs to prohibit dog walking in summer/ dog warden

h Lighting on promenade

h Handrail on seawall

h More public toilets and signposting for toilets

h Showers

h Public artwork

h Facilities for baby changing

h Cleaner beach

h Re-tarmac promenade

h Flower planting / landscaping of area immediately behind sea wall

h More seating / resting places

h Incorporate recommendations of the A259 corridor study commissioned by SDC

h Improve aesthetics through use of textures and colours

h Provision of additional shelter along seawall

The above have been taken into consideration when designing promenade enhancements.


Concept Development

h Martello Tower inspired design concept.

h Use of circular and organic forms.

h Relate to stage 1 completed works.

h Reconnect town with the beach.

h Create space for public enjoyment.

h Accentuate views out to sea.


Proposed Promenade Enhancements

h Widened upper promenade, with seating and lighting.

h Pedestrian access steps from the Town Slipway Public Space to the beach

h Two viewing platforms, with seating and lighting.

h Two pedestrian access ramps from upper to lower promenade near to town slipway.

h Pedestrian access ramp from St Mary’s Bat promenade to the lower promenade.

h Provision of disabled parking near to St Mary’s Bay ramp.

h Pedestrian access ramp adjacent to public conveniences with basic landscaping.

h Provision of disabled parking near to public conveniences.

h Boat slipways between upper to lower promenade and lower promenade to beach at chainage 700

h Pedestrian access ramp adjacent to boat slipway.

The following enhancements are proposed for the Promenade:


Sculptural Viewing Platforms

h 2 circular viewing platforms to be located along promenade.

h Circular forms inspired by the Martello Tower design concept.

h Platforms to have built in, robust seating to allow people to view out to sea.

h Ornamental lighting.

h Curved sculptural concrete windbreaks to provide shelter for those seated.

h Circular viewing holes within walls to frame views out to sea.

h Pedestrian access steps linking upper and lower promenades, incorporated within design.

Bespoke Concrete Seating

Lower Promenade

Upper Promenade

Lower Promenade

Stainless Steel Handrail

Viewing HoleUpperPromenade

View to Sea

Bespoke Concrete Seating


Promenade Access

h Steps and ramps to be provided close to town to allow access between upper and lower promenades.

h Regular access steps to be situated elsewhere along frontage.

h Steps and ramps to be designed to meet DDA requirements. Lower Promenade

Upper Promenade

Step AccessRamp Access

Upper Promenade

Lower Promenade

Ramp Access


Widened Upper Promenade

h Creation of a large, useable public space at between the town access ramp and slipway.

h Curved form inspired by the Martello Tower design concept.

h Space to include robust, secured, concrete pebble like seating.

h Additional bench type seating to be provided at regular intervals along promenade.

h Ornamental lighting.

Lower Promenade

Upper Promenade

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Flood Gates

Seating Units

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Stepped Revetment


Stepped Access at Town Slipway

Lower Promenade, Slipway and Half Steps with Handrails fixed to Slipway.


Promenade Access Improvements

h Two disabled car parking spaces and one drop off space adjacent to public conveniences.

h Steps and ramps to be designed to meet DDA requirements.

h Basic landscape improvements.

Upper PromenadeStep Access

Ramped Access

1:17 Ramps with

Landings

Car Park

SeatingVehicle Access

Toilets

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+ 4.6

+ 4.7

+ 5.6

+ 6.8

Planting

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Ramped Access adjacent to Public Conveniences: 1:17 Ramps with Landings

Upper Promenade


Promenade Access Improvements

h Four disabled car parking spaces at St Mary’s Bay.

h One enlarged standard car parking space.

Car Park

Upper Promenade

Access via

adjacent Car ParkLevel Access to Promenade

A259 Dymchurch Road

Dymchurch Sea Defences

Promenade Enhancement Presentation

14th July 2009

Questions


Location plan

Back up page


Questions and Answers


Proposed Promenade Enhancements

h 60 m of widened upper promenade with ‘feature’ seating and lighting.

h Half steps with handrail on both sides of slipway, with handrail only on one side fixed to the side of the slipway.

h Two viewing platforms.

h Two ramps (1:12 gradient) from upper to lower promenade positioned on either side of widened upper promenade.

h Access ramp from St Mary’s Bay promenade to the lower promenade and provision of disabled parking.

h Access ramp 1:17 adjacent to public conveniences and provision of disabled parking.

h Boat slipways (1:8) upper to lower promenade and lower promenade to beach at chainage 700; Adjacent ramp 1:12 gradient) upper and lower promenades also at chainage 700.

The following enhancements are proposed for the Promenade:

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