Environment Agency - Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Strategy - Enhancing the Lincolnshire Coast - March 2021 – present
Very pleased to be part of the first phase of works under the new long-term strategy for the Lincolnshire coastline from Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point. The strategy is adaptable to a changing climate, and which will continue to provide and maintain coastal sea defences with healthy beaches for the enjoyment, wellbeing and prosperity of people visiting, working and living in Lincolnshire.
Providing clear concise communications and engagement alongside public liaison will be vital to the Strategy, as moving to the new approach will be a gradual process over many years whilst information to help with the design process is assembled. During this transition period there is still much to do in engaging the public and stakeholders alike.
Beach management for 2021-2024 will continue to provide great benefit for people, property, land, and the environment by managing the risk of flooding from the sea. This work will include routine maintenance and investigations.
Working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, East Lindsey District Council, Parish Councils, Van Oord, Jacobs, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation and Internal Drainage Boards.
Environment Agency - Cranbrook Counter Drain Fens Flood Management Strategy - November 2020 - present
Communication and Engagement Specialist to work alongside the management team to provide a more sustainable long term flood risk management solution for the area that can bring wider social and environmental benefits.
Engaging with our partners to review the opportunities whilst working collaboratively with other stakeholders to maximise opportunities.
Working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council, RSPB, Tarmac, Mick George, Aggregate Industries, Hanson Natural England, Internal Drainage Boards.
Environment Agency - Lincolnshire Beach Management Scheme & Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Strategy - Nov19 – Mar 21
£7m Annual beach renourishment work replacing the sand that is lost to erosion over the winter months, reducing wave overtopping during storms and protecting the sea defences from being damaged.
The new strategy has been developed through the engagement process by listening to our stakeholders and the community through formal consultation with statutory bodies. Statutory stakeholder engagement workshops and public consultation events involving business, tourism and community representatives as well as members of the general public. This has provided a wealth of local views and preferences which has been incorporated into the strategic approach to future management.
Working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, East Lindsey District Council, Parish Councils, Team Van Oord, Jacobs, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation and Internal Drainage Boards.
Environment Agency - Ouse Washes Reservoir Section 10 works - October 2015 – Summer 2022
£27m Flood Defence Scheme to improve the safety of the 30km flood storage reservoir dam in Cambridgeshire by strengthening the Middle and South Level Barrier Banks.
Monica joined this project from the very start at detailed design and has continued through to construction. This involved identifying and highlighting potential issues and provide ways to mitigate before the construction phase. Close engagement and liaison with major stakeholders. Engagement with residents, local organisations and users of the washes is vital to enable the project to progress successfully. Management of public consultations and local surgeries has been key to keeping a high and positive profile within the community.
Working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council, Norfolk County Council, The Borough of West Norfolk & Kings Lynn,East Cambridgeshire Council, Fenland District Council, JacksonHyder, Mott MacDonald, Arcadis, RSPB, WWT, Natural England and Internal Drainage Boards.