Concern has been expressed about the deteriorating condition of the groynes and concrete retaining wall at the north west corner of Cockleridge Ham at the mouth of the Avon Estuary.
It has been agreed that temporary works will be done to the retaining wall in an effort to prevent further erosion by the sea over the winter. These works will include the use of chunks of conglomerated concrete from the beach (and which come from the wall) and timber shuttering. Ryan Hooper of Evans Estates will be supervising the works which are likely to commence in October 2013.
The Duchy have been informed and also the South Devon Heritage Coast Service of South Hams District Council.
Anybody with concerns should contact Jonathan Aylett of Michelmore Hughes and/or Ryan Hooper. The measures are being taken with the best interests of the community at large in mind.
Thought is being given to what might be done in the longer term to protect the Ham at this point.
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