Pathways in Alum Chime were closed off in January over fears to public safety of cliffs slipping in the area.
(Image: NQ) Read more: Alum Chine Tropical Gardens closes after cliff slip fears
In January, councillor Richard Herrett, Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations, said “Our Flood and Coastal team (FCERM) have advised that the area of Alum Chine Tropical Gardens is at potential risk of a cliff slip. The cliffs are a natural feature of our seafront and due to their continued exposure to the weather, do change over time.
“In the interests of public safety, we are taking several precautionary measures whilst careful assessments of this area continue.
“The paths through the tropical gardens near the cliff face will remain closed whilst we look at options for funding future stabilisation works, in the meantime there is still access through the rest of the gardens on other paths.
“To evaluate the impact of climate change in the BCP area, and to reduce this across our natural and built environments, teams from across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council work closely all year-round to ensure we proactively manage coastal flood and erosion risks.”
BCP council hasn’t announced any plans to reopen the gardens.
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