This Thursday at 3 p.m. at Vaugrenier Beach – Villeneuve-Loubet
The phenomenon of coastal erosion affects the entire coastline of the department and results in an increase in marine submersions along the coast, which can regularly be observed each winter on the seafront between Antibes and Villeneuve-Loubet.
Preliminary studies have allowed for a comprehensive diagnosis of the physical and natural environment regarding existing and additional materials. Numerical and physical modeling have led to the precise localization of the strongest hazards and the proposal of solutions to combat this natural phenomenon.
Vaugrenier Beach, heavily impacted by swells, with a coastline retreat of 10 meters over 10 years, has been selected for the experiment.
An innovative and ecological process to combat the phenomenon of coastal erosion and the increase in marine submersions
The Department of Alpes-Maritimes, the company BIOBAMB, and the CNRS, with the assistance of the Scientific Conservatory of the Lérins Islands, have decided to undertake the experimental project of the REBAMB© process. The goal is to mitigate the effect of waves during strong storms by immersing several rows of large-diameter bamboo assembled according to a predefined architecture.
Immersed 100 meters from the shore off Vaugrenier Beach in Villeneuve-Loubet, they will create a flexible artificial reef capable of breaking the waves.
The launch of this experiment will be an opportunity to present the process, its benefits, the work schedule, and the installation area of the project.
