26.08.13
Update 17 July 2026
Work continues to progress well across the scheme, with landscaping now the main focus at...
26.07.10
Update 3 July 2026
The North Portsea Coastal Scheme is entering a new phase as landscaping and environmental improvements...
26.06.29
Update 19 June 2026
The coastal path at Milton Common has now reopened following resurfacing work, with more than...
26.06.09
Update 5 June 2026
Work at Ports Creek is moving ahead well, with the embankment now being prepared for...
26.05.22
Update 22 May 2026
Recent updates at Ports Creek highlight the continued transformation of the area as part of...
26.05.08
Update 8 May 2026
As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, it’s a timely reminder of our shared...
26.04.28
Path closures at Tipner Lake
There are several areas of gravel surfaces that will be refreshed, including the zig-zag paths,...
26.04.24
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update 24 April 2026
Supporting the old bridge We are going to be starting work soon to complete the...
26.04.10
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update 10 April 2026
Loving the good weather We’re very grateful the weather is playing ball at the moment,...
26.04.09
Milton Common coastal path closure from Tuesday 14 April
As part of the ongoing sea defence works at Milton Common, sections of the coastal...
26.03.28
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 28 March 2026
Good news afoot... Footbridge next to railway now reopened We are pleased to share that...
26.03.13
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 13 March 2026
Find your way... ...and a place to stay (and sit) Phase 5 is progressing well,...
26.02.27
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 27 February 2026
How's it going? Signposts, seating and steady progress Work across Phase 5 continues to move...
26.02.17
Phase 1 – Anchorage Park – path improvement work underway
Anchorage park path improvement works As part of ongoing improvements to the North Portsea Coastal...
26.02.13
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 13 February 2026
Moat improvement work - a love story in the making ❤️ Our long‑term work to...
26.02.06
UPDATE: Peronne Rd footbridge is now open!
The temporary footbridge, installed to minimise disruption and avoid a full closure during our works,...
26.01.30
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 30 January 2026
An update on the footbridges we are very nearly there... Work to dismantle the temporary...
26.01.16
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 16 January 2026
Bye, bye, bridges... Peronne Rd footbridge update A quick reminder that the two temporary footbridges...
26.01.08
Peronne Road bridge closure from 19 January 2026
Temporary bridges to be removed The two temporary footbridges, installed to shorten pedestrian routes during...
25.12.19
Notice of upcoming deliveries via Peronne Road – 22 December 2025
As part of the North Portsea Coastal Scheme currently underway along Ports Creek, we would...
25.12.19
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 19 December 2025
Have yourself a merry little milestone As we reach the end of another busy and...
25.12.05
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 5 December 2025
Sprout to shout about Hydroseeding continues Over 900 metres of full height embankment have now...
25.11.21
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 21 November 2025
Creek-ing towards completion The work along Ports Creek is progressing really well and we are...
25.11.07
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 7 November 2025
The first (small) area is......open! Progress update While recent autumn weather, and a temporary pause...
25.10.24
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 24 October 2025
After every storm... The rainy weather continues and with storm Benjamin rolling through our earthworks...
25.10.13
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 10 October 2025
Greening the embankment - signs of life already Progress on the embankment is going strong,...
25.09.29
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 29 September 2025
Silt happens This week saw an exciting arrival on site: the amphibious excavator is here,...
25.09.29
‘Moativation’ for nature: Hilsea’s hidden gem gets a green revival
The North Portsea Coastal Scheme is celebrating a major milestone in environmental restoration and heritage...
25.09.12
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 12 September 2025
We like abutments and we cannot lie... Concrete progress, one shovel at a time This...
25.08.22
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 22 August 2025
Embankment gets its topsoil - and a coconut footing If you’ve passed Ports Creek via...
25.08.08
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 8 August 2025
A whole lotta rock Rock revetment complete(ish) We’re pleased to report that the rock armour...
25.07.18
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 18 July 2025
Concrete progress: Portsbridge abutment poured Progress continues to “pour in” with the help of the...
25.07.04
North Portsea Coastal Scheme – 4 July 2025
(Em-)banking the milestones Embankment starting to take final shape It might not look like much...
25.06.20
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 20 June 2025
Slipway progress 'pouring in' Over the last few weeks, fantastic progress was made near the...
25.06.09
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 6 June 2025
Slipway taking shape The slipway near Portsbridge roundabout is taking shape as our flood defence...
25.05.23
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 23 May 2025
Rocking the slipway Work has begun on the slipway near the Portsbridge roundabout car park,...
25.05.09
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 9 May 2025
Laying the groundwork First layer of embankment being installed The next major milestone in our...
25.04.26
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 26 April 2025
Crane spotting Piling work near railway bridge You may have spotted a crane on site...
25.04.11
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 11 April 2025
Rock it, man! Rockwork nearing completion You may have seen the vast progress we are...
25.04.04
UPDATE: temporary pedestrian diversion over Portsbridge roundabout car park open from today
We're pleased to announce that the pedestrian diversion over Portsbridge roundabout car park will be...
25.03.28
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 28 March 2025
Footpath closure at Portsbridge roundabout The Footpath remains closed As essential SGN emergency gas work...
25.03.19
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 19 March 2025
Footpath closure at Portsbridge roundabout car park Starting week commencing 24 March 2025 we are...
25.03.18
Upcoming public information events – 20 & 21 March
Hitting the road again, for more fantastic public information events with our gazebo Don't miss...
25.03.06
Women In Construction Week 2025 – Spotlight on… Amy and Rena
We're delighted to be celebrating Women in Construction Week at the North Portsea Coastal Scheme....
25.02.28
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 28 February 2025
Rocking on... The first stage of our work includes the placement of all rock into...
25.02.14
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 14 February 2025
Footbridge update We'll cross that bridge... The temporary overpass at Peronne Road footbridge has now...
25.02.10
UPDATE: Peronne Road Footbridge now OPEN!
We are delighted to inform you that the temporary overpass at Peronne Road footbridge has...
25.01.31
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 31 January 2025
Peronne Road footbridge closure update Footbridge remains closed Peronne Road footbridge remains closed until further...
25.01.20
UPDATE on Peronne Road Footbridge – footbridge remains closed
The temporary overpass we are providing to minimise disruption during our work is currently pending...
25.01.17
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 17 January 2025
Update on Peronne Road footbridge closure Footbridge remains closed The temporary overpass we are providing...
24.12.20
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 20 December 2024
Lay(er)ing it on thick Preservation of foreshore material to create habitat You may have spotted...
24.12.13
UPDATE: Peronne Road footbridge closure
We now have confirmation that the Peronne Road footbridge will be closed from 9am on 2...
24.12.10
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 10 December 2024
Official opening ceremony warms the cockles Phase 4 of the North Portsea Coastal Scheme officially...
24.12.03
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 22 November 2024
Wood you be-leaf it? Tree planting complete This week saw the final planting of the...
24.11.08
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – November 2024
Curtain-up! Silt curtain installation complete The next step of preparation for the upcoming engineering work...
24.10.02
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – October 2024
Tweet, tweet - watch out for birds Have you seen the new Cockleshell Island...
24.09.27
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – September 2024
The coastal path is now.... OPEN! We are delighted to let you know...
24.08.12
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – August 2024
On the road again.... Exhibition alert - 21 August! If you're interested in finding out...
23.04.03
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 3 April 2023
Guess who's back…? After pausing all work close to the sea during the winter...
22.11.04
North Portsea Coastal Scheme Update – 4 November 2022
‘tis the season to be quiet… The last few sections of continuous full-height flood defence...
22.09.30
North Portsea Island Update – 30 September 2022
Clear Views In September we reached the last exciting milestone for this construction year: the...
22.08.24
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 24 August 2022
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update August 2022 We are nearing the end of our...
22.08.04
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 4 August 2022
Portsmouth City Council Councillors site tour at North Portsea Island Phase 4 Great to welcome...
22.07.29
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 29 July 2022
Hot - but not bothered In July, a period of unusually hot weather affected much...
22.06.24
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 24 June 2022
Teamwork makes the dream work We are thrilled to announce that our North Portsea Island...
22.06.09
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 9 June 2022
And The Flood & Coast Award Goes To... North Portsea Island Flood and Coastal Scheme!...
22.05.24
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 24 May 2022
Work along the Eastern Road keeps progressing nicely and if you drive or walk along...
22.04.26
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 26 April 2022
We are back! For the coastal defence team the new construction year begins in April....
21.11.12
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 12 November 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 27 and 28 Autumn is here! Despite...
21.10.15
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 15 October 2021
Another milestone reached last week: the Tudor Sailing Club slipway is completed! As part of...
21.10.01
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 1 October 2021
A wall with a view Last week the highly anticipated flood glass arrived at the...
21.09.17
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 17 September 2021
Birds Welcome! This week work continues on the flood defence wall from the sailing club...
21.09.10
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 10 September 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 21 Reflection We are continuing to build...
21.09.03
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 3 September 2021
“Mind the Gap” Now the walls are complete in front of the Andrew Simpson...
21.08.27
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 27 August 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 19 We continue to progress with the...
21.08.13
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 13 August 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 17 We are approaching the end of...
21.08.06
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 6 August 2021
Greening the Grey At a recent meeting of engineers from the North Portsea Island Coastal...
21.07.30
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 30 July 2021
Working during the pandemic. As Covid restrictions ease, the site team remains vigilant as the...
21.07.23
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 23 July 2021
Tudor Sailing Club Update Work started at Tudor Sailing Club at the beginning of July....
21.07.16
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 16 July 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 13 Wildflower meadows have transformed a previously...
21.06.25
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 25 June 2021
The concrete for the flood defence wall is poured in three sections: base, the lower...
21.06.18
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 18 June 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 9 At the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre...
21.06.04
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 4 June 2021
At the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre the scheme is rebuilding a section of the slipway and...
21.05.28
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 28 May 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 6 The walls at North Portsea Island Phase...
21.05.21
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 21 May 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 5 The site at North Portsea Island...
21.05.14
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 14 May 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 4 This week on site many lower...
21.05.07
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 7 May 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 3 This week the team have been...
21.04.30
North Portsea Coastal Scheme update – 30 April 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 2 This week has seen the first...
21.04.23
North Portsea Coastal Scheme – 23 April 2021
North Portsea Island Phase 4b Update - Week 1 The NPI team have made a...