A damaged seawall in Exmouth, Devon, is being reinforced with a temporary barrier of sand and a fabric membrane to minimize the impact of waves from Storm Ciarán. The affected section of the promenade has been fenced off, and further assessments of the damage and necessary repairs will be conducted after the storm passes.
Exmouth ’s seawall, which has developed cracks, is getting emergency protection as Storm Ciarán approachesA damaged seawall in a Devon town is getting extra protection as Storm Ciarán approaches.East Devon District Council said a temporary barrier of sand and a fabric membrane were being put in place to reduce the impact of waves from the storm.
Councillor Geoff Jung, EDDC’s portfolio holder for coast, country, and environment, said the affected section of the promenade had also been fenced off.He said that, after the storm passed, further assessments of the damage and the required repairs would be made, and long-term solutions proposed. Devon County Council said it would be monitoring roads and extra staff were on standby, including tree surgeons and gully suckers and jetters as the storm approached and hit the county.
Councillor Stuart Hughes, council cabinet member for highways, said: "As ever, we'd ask road users to use their judgement about whether it's sensible to venture out, and to do so with the utmost care if they do. "With a lot of trees still in leaf, we're expecting that the high winds and heavy rain will bring down a lot of debris onto the highway, and making the risk of surface flooding in some areas more likely."
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