They can prevent coastal flooding in some areas. Expensive to build and maintain. Curved sea walls reflect the energy of the waves back to the sea. This means that the waves remain powerful.

The work includes using boulders to protect the curved sea wall but locals are concerned about how the movement of material further down the beach would be affected. The council said the project ...

The online consultation on Monday looked at planned work at Chesil Cove in Dorset, which will include using boulders to protect the curved sea wall. Some residents want to see the use of local ...