Southsea Sea Defences: Date pencilled in for when the next phase of the sea defences will open

There is not long to wait until the long-waited next phase of the sea defences along Southsea will open to the public
By Kelly Brown
Published 30th Apr 2024, 12:20 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2024, 17:10 BST
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The work is ongoing to create better sea defences in SouthseaThe work is ongoing to create better sea defences in Southsea
The work is ongoing to create better sea defences in Southsea

The last of the works continue to be carried out which means the stretch between the Blue Reef and the Pyramids is set to open next month - just in time for the city’s D-Day commemorations.

This includes the area in front of Southsea Castle where the anticipated ‘Theatre of the Sea’ has been created, with almost all of the 141 stepped units in place.

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The area in front of the bandstand field and the walkways connecting the area will also be open, with the bandstand itself also having been given a revamp. New planting and boulders are also in place to create more interest in the area.

Boulders and planting in front of the bandstand fieldBoulders and planting in front of the bandstand field
Boulders and planting in front of the bandstand field

A spokesperson for Southsea Coastal Scheme has confirmed that May is still pencilled in for completion, although the exact date is still to be confirmed. It is expected that the area will then be open ahead of the city’s D-Day Commemorations in Southsea which are due to take place on June 5.

Work has already begun on the next phase of the project from Speakers’ Corner to South Parade Pier, with further works due to take place in the future on the stretches in front of Southsea Common and Canoe Lake.

The first phase at Long Curtain Moat was completed last year.

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