A stretch of the Dockyard waterfront remains off limits after it was badly undermined by Hurricane Gonzalo in October.

“The damage has been identified and assessed and it will be acted upon,” said Andrew Dias, the general manager for the West End Development Corporation (Wedco).

“The team from Works and Engineering are going to do whatever they need to do to make sure we can use that area by the next season.”

Wind and waves from Gonzalo hit at the right angle to infiltrate an area of the 200-year-old North Arm, not all of which has been faced off with concrete, Mr Dias said. Although the old waterfront is subject to regular inspections, storms occasionally come through the facade, which is backed with rubble and rock fill.

Mr Dias said the last significant erosion took place during 2003’s Hurricane Fabian.

“It happened at the corner between the compass point and King’s Wharf,” he said.

“The storm cut under there and as a result it needs to be repaired.

“Works and Engineering have surveyed the front face to ensure there are no other areas that need attention. If there are, they will be addressed at the same time.”

Wedco has marked off the danger spots with traffic cones, and Mr Dias advises the curious to keep well away from areas of damage.