Following
the storms at the start of the year there was significant deterioration of the
coastal defence on The Esplanade from the Glass Pavilion to Bridge Street. An
application for funding was submitted to the Scottish Government to allow
further rock armour revetment to be provided. Although a planning application
for the works was approved the funding bid was unsuccessful. It is anticipated that there will be another
opportunity to bid for funding later this year.
Serious
damage occurred to the existing timber walkway opposite the Glass Pavilion and
adjacent to the existing rock armour revetment. These areas were made safe temporarily
by erecting appropriate fencing and signing. However their condition is such
that emergency works are now required to be carried out and I understand these
should commence in a week or so.
