ABPmer visualisations to be used in Coastal Change Exhibition
June 24, 2011
Visualisation work undertaken by ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) in association with Archipelago is being used to engage with local communities and visitors to the Dorset coast about coastal change.
The Jurassic Coastal Change Pathfinder Team is inviting residents and visitors to the region to a series of exhibitions to find out more about how coastal erosion may affect them and the area in the future.
The exhibitions will highlight the causes of coastal change, and show what the coast might look like in 20, 50 and 100 years time. This includes using specially commissioned computer generated images and ABPmer’s visualisations on coastal squeeze and managed realignment.
Heidi Roberts, Coastal Business Development Manager at ABPmer, said “Our aim when we develop these and other engagement tools is to help people understand the meaning of coastal change and adaptation so they can fully participate in the future planning of their coast.
The Coastal Change Pathfinders are part of a range of approaches Government is taking to support community coastal change adaptation and we’re delighted our work is being used in this way”.
ABPmer is at the forefront of understanding how the coast might respond to climate change which is fundamental to developing sustainable management solutions at the coast.
The company is a recognised provider of coastal management services and undertakes numerous studies supporting flood and coastal erosion risk management and climate change adaptation.
The Pathfinder exhibition dates, times and venues are:
- Swanage: Thursday 30 June and Saturday 2 July at the Mowlem Theatre Community Room, Swanage, BH19 1DD
Exhibition: 10am-9pm (Thur) and 10am-7pm (Sat)
Presentations at 1pm and 7pm (Thur) and 3pm (Sat)
- Charmouth: Thursday 7 July at Charmouth Village Hall, Wesley Close, Charmouth
Exhibition: 10am-9pm
Presentations at 1pm and 7pm
- Weymouth: Thursday 14, Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July at the Mulberry Gallery, Weymouth Library, DT4 8NN
Exhibition during library opening times: Thur 9.30am-7pm; Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-4pm
Presentations at 1pm and 6pm (Thur) and 1pm (Fri and Sat)
- Sidmouth: Thursday 21 July at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, EX10 8NG
Exhibition: 10am-8pm
Presentations at 1pm and 6pm
For more information on the Jurassic Coast Pathfinder project, contact Alexandria Potter in the Jurassic Coast Pathfinder team on (01305) 225515 or a.potter@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Enquiries:
Tracey Hewett
ABPmer Communications
Tel: 02380 711840
