Taking gravel from the Sid to replenish the beach has been an ongoing process for some time now:
Dredged river gravel to protect Pennington Point | Sidmouth Herald
The Beach Management Plan envisages further recharging of the beach:
8 March 2023 – Massive step forward for Sidmouth coastal protection announced – East Devon
In the meantime, the regular adding of gravel from the river continues – as part of works to reduce the risk of flooding:
Residents’ Update – Friday, 15 September
There’s lots of news in this week’s… – East Devon District Council | Facebook
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