CORDONS remain in place at Watchet Marina as work is being done to make a collapsed wall on the site safe.
HM Coastguard Watchet cordoned off an area of Watchet Marina on Saturday (December 14) after high tides and strong winds caused damage to a wall on the East Quay of the harbour and the wall was at risk of collapse.
Images from the Coastguard show large chunks of the wall have crumbled away and Somerset West & Taunton said they are working 'swiftly' to make the wall safe and prevent further erosion.
Cllr Marcus Kravis, executive member for Economic Development, said: “We have responded, with the support of the Environment Agency, to protect the public and put in place a number of cordons whilst seeking technical advice from the Environment Agency and specialist contractors.
"The public should not attempt to access the areas that have been cordoned off, or put themselves at risk from material falling on to the beach.
"We are working swiftly to make the situation safe and are commissioning equipment to remove any material that may pose a falling risk, whilst also considering temporary options to prevent further material from being washed out.
"Work will begin on the first phase of the project early this week.
"We are also in the early stages of design for a more permanent solution.”
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Representatives from Somerset West & Taunton, the Environment Agency and Watchet Coastguard assessed the damage at the weekend and a cordon remains in place around the East Quay of the harbour while works to make the area safe are carried out.
A spokesperson for Watchet Coastguard, said on Saturday (December 14) said: "Having attended and inspected the damage with them a report was passed back to our maritime rescue coordination centre who then liaised with the harbour authority and also informed the police.
"A cordon has been placed around the access to the East Quay of the harbour as previously mentioned in another earlier Facebook post to ensure everyone stays safe and avoids the area.
"With more string winds and a high tide forecasted there is the possibility that more damage could occur and more collapse.
"The local authority and harbour staff are dealing and their advice and instructions should be followed."
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