Combatting Coastal Erosion and Flooding: A Call to Action

 

Today, coastal erosion stands as the most pressing threat to coastlines globally, with the UK particularly vulnerable. This silent force has been quietly reshaping our nation's contours for years, with the four surrounding seas relentlessly chipping away at cliffs, terrains, and coasts.

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1.35 million properties

face potential inundation by 2100.

1,600km

of major roads

650km

of railway lines

92

Railway stations

55

Historic landfill sites

At Aggregate Industries, we understand the urgency of the situation. That's why we've developed an extensive range of water management products tailored for flood resilience, coastal defence, and emergency response situations. Our offerings include: Armourstone, Gabion Stone, and more, all supported by dedicated shipping and sales teams, expert technical assistance, and specialist logistical support.

Our River and Coastal Protection offering

Click on the hotspots below to view a range of materials that can be used for river & coastal protection and water management. All backed-up with unrivaled logistics capabilities, allowing us to bring the products from our quarries straight to your project locations.

Empowering Resilience, Building Defences

In the face of escalating coastal erosion and flooding risks, proactive measures are imperative. Partner with Aggregate Industries for robust solutions that fortify defences, protect communities, and secure our collective future.

Together, let's confront the challenges of today to safeguard the shores of tomorrow.

 

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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Revolutionising urban resilience, Aggregate Industries offers cutting-edge SuDS solutions designed to tackle urban storm water challenges effectively and sustainably. What sets our SuDS solutions apart is their dual purpose: not only do they mitigate flooding and erosion, but also contribute to coastal defence. By integrating natural elements like vegetation and soil into urban landscapes, our systems absorb wave energy, reducing coastal erosion and bolstering shoreline stability.

With Aggregate Industries' SuDS solutions, communities can embrace a more resilient future where storm water management and sea defence work in harmony. Join us in building a sustainable urban environment that safeguards both our cities and our coastlines.

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Advancing Sustainable Sea Defence Initiatives

Coastal sea defence is pivotal to Aggregate Industries' sustainability aims, aligning with our commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience. As outlined in our sustainability strategy, safeguarding coastlines preserves biodiversity, protects communities from climate risks, and maintains ecosystem balance. By 2050, we aim to pioneer innovative solutions that not only mitigate coastal erosion but also enhance coastal ecosystems' resilience. Through sustainable sea defence initiatives, such as integrating SuDS solutions into coastal infrastructure, we strive to fortify our coastal environments while reducing our carbon footprint, advancing towards a more sustainable future for both our business and the planet.

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Coastal Management: Its Importance and the Methods Used

We’ll be taking a look at the various methods used for coastal management, understanding their importance in safeguarding towns, heritage sites, well-loved landmarks, beaches and wildlife.

Types of Coastal Erosion

In this guide we’ll be looking at the multifaceted nature of coastal erosion, its causes and types, along with the direct impact it continues to have on infrastructure and the environment.

Innovative Approaches for Coastal Protection

In this blog we discuss the best ways to safeguard our coastal areas, ensuring they continue to sustain established communities, infrastructure, ecosystems and the economy.

The Rising Tide of Flood Challenges in the UK

In this blog we discuss in-depth the impacts of flooding on health, the environment and infrastructure, followed by an analysis of the current state of the UK's flood defences and the systemic issues plaguing them.

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Products defending shores and water filtration

Decorative aggregates

Based in Kirkby on Bain, Woodhall Spa Quarry sells locally extracted materials, in addition to a wide variety of other products, sourced from all over the UK.

Armourstone

Armourstone is natural quarry stone, chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and erosion.

Basalton Quattroblock

The Basalton Quattroblock is designed for moderate waves. This innovative block is a combination of four basalton concrete columns placed next to each other

Xbloc

Xbloc is a large wave breakwater armour unit. The Xbloc system is based on randomly placed, interlocking concrete armour units.

Stonemaster® Infilta

The leading Stonemaster range available as a sustainable drainage solution.

Hydromedia®

Hydromedia is an ideal solution for surface and stormwater management. A fast draining concrete pavement solution that rapidly directs stormwater off streets, parking surfaces, driveways and walkways. Minimises costs and long-term maintenance for local authorities and developers of  stormwater management.

Woburn Infilta

The Woburn range available as a sustainable drainage solution.

Stories on water filtration and shoreline defence

Solid as a Rock (Armour): Aggregate Industries supplies 70k tonnes of aggregates to Norfolk Coastal Management Schemes
Cromer and Mundesley: Saving homes and communities from the force of the North Sea

Cromer and Mundesley required immediate servicing to their fast eroding shorelines to save homes and communities from the force of the North Sea. Aggregate Industries supplied Rock Armour, transporting approximately 1,000 tonnes of aggregates to the beach twice a day.

What is Urban Mining?

Urban mining may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of recycling, but it's rapidly becoming a game changer.

Aggregate Industries helps preserve historical site from coastal erosion
Tackling coastal erosion in Newhaven
Land Recovery earns Environment Agency flood defence contract
Aggregate Industries provides coastal defence resilience in Lancashire
Rock-Solid Protection: Aggregate Industries Delivers Vital Materials for Stallingborough Sea Defences
Rock-Solid Protection: Delivering Vital Materials for Stallingborough Sea Defences
Aggregate Industries Ventures into East Anglia with 800,000T Capacity Site
Aggregate Industries launches significant report to analyse the true cost of coastal erosion to the UK
The Rising Tide of Flood Challenges in the UK

In this blog we discuss in-depth the impacts of flooding on health, the environment and infrastructure, followed by an analysis of the current state of the UK's flood defences and the systemic issues plaguing them.

Innovative Approaches for Coastal Protection

In this blog we discuss the best ways to safeguard our coastal areas, ensuring they continue to sustain established communities, infrastructure, ecosystems and the economy.

Types of Coastal Erosion

In this guide we’ll be looking at the multifaceted nature of coastal erosion, its causes and types, along with the direct impact it continues to have on infrastructure and the environment.

Coastal Management: Its Importance and the Methods Used

We’ll be taking a look at the various methods used for coastal management, understanding their importance in safeguarding towns, heritage sites, well-loved landmarks, beaches and wildlife.

What are Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks?

Explore the formation, features, and roles of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in shaping the Earth and their diverse applications in construction and environmental management.

Minehead Emergency Sea Defence Project
A smooth-sailing job as Aggregate Industries makes emergency return to boost Minehead’s sea defences
New Environmental Product Declarations for Readymix Concrete
Blue Anchor Coastal Defence
Aggregate Industries rocks the waves in bid to boost seaside town’s coastal defences
What is the difference between Traditional and performance Concrete

Our guide examines the difference between the two most-widely used types - traditional and high-performance - to help you decide the best product.

Babraham Park and Ride Extension
What is Screed?

Looking to understand more about screed and its uses, plus where it differs from concrete?
Our guide explains all to help your next construction project.

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Committed to playing a significant role in enabling the UK to transition to net zero, Aggregate Industries is driving decarbonisation across the construction materials sector. With a broad, established range of low carbon solutions and a focus on the circular economy, Aggregate Industries continues to invest in R&D and innovation, working in partnership with sustainability-focused stakeholders, with the goal of becoming the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable construction materials. It is the first company to be certificated to BES 6001, The Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products, developed by the BRE (Building Research Establishment).  

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