Wednesday 28 May 2014
Media Enquiry from Guernsey Press:
I am working on a round-up of the coastal damage around the island and how the repairs are coming on. I know quite a few of the smaller jobs have been completed and the larger jobs are waiting for funding, but we haven't done an overall look at the repairs since the storms in February.
I have tried to round-up all the damage we have reported on (sorry if I have missed any).
Is it possible to have a line on each about what has been done or what needs to be done and maybe a costing. Could I also have a general round-up about the challenges of dealing with such extensive damage and when it is likely all the repairs could be completed.
Hole in walkway at Salerie Harbour (due to be repaired last week)
Havelet slipway subsidence
Fermain seawall collapse
St Martin's Point railings
Petit Port lower section of steps washed away.
Saints Bay slipway
Saints Harbour railings
Portelet rock armour (repaired in Feb?)
Damage to Perelle slipway and the seaward side of the battery opposite the hotel. (repairs close to completion in Feb)
Coping stones on the south side of the L'Eree sea wall had moved.
Ropes and posts at Lihou blown down and a better barrier was being investigated.
Stone steps opposite the Rockmount was damaged and cracks in the wall. (repairs underway in Feb)
Hole in wall at Bulwer Avenue.
Damage to kiosk area at L'Ancresse.
Sgingle across the path on eastern side of headland near Fort Le Marchant.
Seawall damage at Long Store and Admiral Park.
If I have missed any, please add them in.
It is hoped a story like this will highlight how much is taking place or needs to be undertaken.
Can you get back to me by 3pm on Friday, that would be helpful, so we can run it on Monday.
Environment Department Response:
Hole in walkway at Salerie Harbour. Due to be repaired first week of June once the contractor completes the L'Eree works
Havelet slipway subsidence. This is the responsibility of Guernsey Harbours who report that they are continuing to assess the options for the slipway and are working closely with States Property Services to identify the most effective engineering solution. This work is on-going. Contact Guernsey Harbours for further information.
Fermain seawall collapse. Options paper being prepared for consideration by the new Board.
St Martin's Point railings. This is the responsibility of Guernsey Harbours who report that there are no plans to re-instate the railings in the immediate future and the area remains closed to public access. Contact Guernsey Harbours for further information.
Petit Port lower section of steps washed away. No change in situation from the response provided 12th May, i.e. Due to the pressure on the Department's budget to deal with the essential repairs of numerous coastal defences the work at Petit Port has been put on hold.
Saints Bay slipway. Repair completed end of April.
Saints Harbour railings. Repairs completed.
Portelet rock armour (including rebuilding the end of the slipway). Repaired in February.
Damage to Perelle slipway and the seaward side of the battery opposite the hotel. Repairs to seawall now complete.
Coping stones on the south side of the L'Eree sea wall had moved. Finish end next week.
Ropes and posts at Lihou blown down and a better barrier was being investigated. Options being considered and will be addressed after the bird breeding season finishes.
Stone steps opposite the Rockmount was damaged and cracks in the wall. Repairs completed in February.
Hole in wall at Bulwer Avenue. Temporary repair completed. Further investigations are being made to determine options for further works.
Damage to kiosk area at L'Ancresse. Aiming to complete site investigations at the end of the month to inform engineering options to be considered.
Shingle across the path on eastern side of headland near Fort Le Marchant. Will be cleared once other higher priority works are attended to.
Seawall damage at Long Store. Temporary shoring still in place. Wall to be regularly monitored to enable engineering options to be identified.
Admiral Park (damage to apron). Repairs to be progressed.
Vazon. Tender process has been initiated to select a contractor to rebuild damaged wall section as a matter of priority.
Contact Information:
Environmental Services Unit
Environment Department
Tel: 717200
