Projects · Flood & Coastal

Pevensey Bay/Eastbourne, East Sussex·Under wayFlood & Coastal

Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Defence

  • StageDefences protecting more than 3,100 homes; more than £8m invested this year (EA, Mar 2026)
  • Value£100m (programme)
  • Next milestoneNext phase of investment from 2027
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: GOV.UK (Environment Agency), £1.4bn flood investment unleashed to protect homes and businesses →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Next phase of investment from 20272 November 2026 · previously: Ongoing coastal defence construction (2026-27 allocation £8m)
  • Stage: Defences protecting more than 3,100 homes; more than £8m invested this year (EA, Mar 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: active

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