Environment Agency backs 'Wreck to Reef' project
The Environment Agency (EA) has supported the first phase of a scheme to
obtain permission to sink a ship that can be used as an artificial reef for
divers at Ringstead. ‘The lack of premiere diving venues in the South West
was a key finding of the recent Enjoying Water strategy, led by the EA.
They are keen to encourage more people to use the coast and inland water
for recreation in a sustainable manner. The first phase of the Wreck to
Reef will concentrate on commissioning independent experts to produce a
series of surveys necessary to progress the project in a sustainable way.
The EA has contributed £8,000 towards a marine survey of the proposed site,
an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of sinking a vessel and a
comprehensive business plan.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/115206.aspx?month=1&year=2010&coverage=South+West
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It would seem a good idea .. for divers and leisure fishermen, but possibly not at the same time. Placement however would be a more contentious issue. Swanage bay is already a high traffic area for boating of every type from kayaks, to steamers. If the reef were off Swanage how far would it be from the shoreline. Now Durlston bay is relatively unused except along the Peveril ledge to Durlston Head line. How about a reef there.
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