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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The traditional methods used for alleviating the effect of waves on the coastline have been around for decades and have as many critics as champions. Multifunctional artificial reefs are a possible alternative to traditional coastal protection techniques and can also provide ecological enhancement through marine habitat creation and social benefits through increased tourism.
Funded by the Environment Agency, Westminster Dredging and Royal Haskoning, CIRIA’s new project Artificial reefs scoping study (RP753), will examine multi-functional artificial reefs as a viable alternative to traditional forms of coastal defence, and investigate theses additional benefits. This scoping study will not provide detailed technical guidance on multi-functional artificial reefs but offer a broad overview of their use and future potential for adoption in the UK.
If you are interested in participating in this project or would like to find out more visit www.ciria.org/rp753.htm or contact Simon Vilarasau at CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP; Tel: 020 7549 3300; Email: enquiries@ciria.org
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For further press information about this project, contact James Milne at the above postal address or email: press@ciria.org
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It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 700 subscribing organisations. Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 25 books published per annum.