Glenn Blakeney, the Shadow Minister for the Environment, and Kim Swan released the following statement on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party.

“Local boat owners and area residents have presented a solution for a coastal erosion problem they see escalating as result of recent storms.

“As the dust settles and the Island returns to normal, the assessment of the hurricane damage shifts to the environmental impact caused by Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo.

“Boat owners and area residents in Mullet Bay have come up with a solution for the coastal erosion accelerated by back-to-back storms, using the cinder blocks from Tynes Bay as back fill to secure the coastline with the reinforcement rod hooks, normally used for hoisting the structures, serving a dual purpose as ties for licensed boats with moorings.

“The coastal area, which runs adjacent the roadside in St George’s, ?would be best addressed proactively at this time to prevent further erosion that could threaten the park driveway and/or the neighbouring public road.”