Flood defence work on Victoria Avenue begins today

Monday 03 July 2017

Work to put an end to stormy tides flooding cycle and footpaths along Victoria Avenue gets underway today.

Earlier this month, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) announced intentions to raise the sea wall from Gunsite to Beaumont in a bid to stop sea water spilling over the top during storms and high tides.

That work begins today, with the project undertaken in 50 metre sections over a period of 14 weeks. In its first phase, more than 200 metres of sea wall will be heightened by 0.3 metres from Le Perquage car park to the Gunsite.

Using a special curve design, it is hoped that the addition on the sea side will help to deflect waves – a feature of many sea walls around the world.

Work to heighten the sea wall along the Gunsite will start on 3 July to help combat flooding problems in the area. https://t.co/SbQKndci1Q pic.twitter.com/SOrLhBMxys

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The construction will see promenade users’ space limited, meaning a car park diversion for pedestrians, cyclists and Le Petit Train.

DfI says noise reduction equipment will be used throughout to minimise disruption for islanders in the area.