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No. 6 June 1999
FIRST PROGRESS IN NEARLY 50 YEARS TO SAVE THE NAZE
Recent work on the Naze is the first since the 1953 floods when in 1954 a new wall was built 100m inside the Tamarisk wall that was built in 1850. At this northern end of the Naze millions of tons of sand and gravel from the dredging of Harwich harbour have been deposited both in front of the northern cliffs and round into the entry to Hamford Water (see top picture).
The sand placement extends the cliffs 25m seaward at a height of about 2m. Although this is initially being washed away it is hoped that the beach will attain a stable state. To help achieve this it is anticipated that the beach will continually be replenished using sand from maintenance dredging. At the Southern end of the Naze cliffs Tendring District Council's essential maintenance work at the Tower groyne has formed the basis for the Southern Hard point and it is hoped to build on this in the not too distant future (see adjacent picture).
Our MP Ivan Henderson, a strong supporter of the Naze cause, helped to set up a meeting of those involved in projects associated with the Naze to give total visibility to any work being undertaken and to maximise potential benefits arising. The outcome of the meeting was the following agreements:
1. The implementation of the agreed and approved three hard point scheme should remain a priority.2. Tendring District Council and Harwich Haven Authority to use dredged rocks to reinforce the critical northern corner of
the sand/gravel placement.
3. Tendring District Council to supplement the Southern hard point with additional rock as the undermining of the existing
structure occurs.
4. Neither the government (MAFF) nor Tendring District Council will fund capital expenditure to preserve the Naze, therefore
the Naze Protection Society as a registered charity with the support of those organisations concerned will submit a
proposal under the National Heritage category for Lottery funding.
THE TOWER IN 1996 BEFORE THE BIG SLIPPAGE
This occurred in September 1996 and the picture on this page shows what the cliffs looked like before. Notice the footpath along the cliff edge and go and see where it is now!
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An interesting dichotomy exists at the Naze - the Tower is a listed building which the Government say they wish to preserve, yet at the same time they will not protect the Naze cliffs whose erosion will destroy it. This matter is being pursued with the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport. The Society is again entering an appropriate float in the Walton Carnival procession this year. The Carnival week is from Saturday August 14th to Sunday 22nd and is organised by St John Ambulance who need the support of local organisations. A set of six on various ecological aspects of the Naze is available at a cost of £2 in the Save the Naze Shop, the Information Centre, the Library, or via the internet at drgager@aol.com Don't forget we are on the internet at www.wonz.demon.co.uk/nps1.htm |
Apart from financial support you can tell other people about the plight of the Naze and most importantly write to your MP and tell him and he will have to pass your concern onto the Minister for Culture. Apart from that come along to the Naze and enjoy its beauty. The AGM of the Society will take place on Friday 9th July commencing at 7 p.m. in the Red Triangle Hall (in the road that runs alongside Woolworths). Our MP, Ivan Henderson, will be present and we would like to see a good attendence. This will take place on Saturday 28th August. Please ring Joy Otter on 01255-675726 or David Gager on 01255-676868 if you could spare some time to assist. This is in the High Street and sells bric-a-brac, clothes, books etc. at very low prices. It also has a stock of Sweat Shirts, Polo Shirts and T Shirts with the Society's logo on. Please come and see us, there are some interesting pictures of the Naze on display. |