The City’s Coastal Management branch says the upgrades to the Strand seawall have made significant progress, as the contractor has now moved sewer infrastructure off the beach to a new protected location landward of the new seawall.

This massive operation will now increase the resilience and durability of this critical sewerage infrastructure.

The relocation of the sewer infrastructure has not been without its challenges, but now that it is done, work on the seawall is able to progress again.

Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews, visited the project site this week to see the progress for himself.

He has thanked the public for their patience and understanding as they push to finish the seawall by the end of this year.

“Since the work has moved further east of the beachfront, the public has assisted us a great deal by complying with the new temporary arrangements. We therefore want to thank all residents, businesses, and visitors again for your patience and understanding as we push to complete this critical project.”

He says streetlights along Beach Road (on the beach side) are currently off to accommodate the work that is being undertaken, but will be reinstated as part of the project.

While the bulk of the project is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026, the intention is to open some sections on the western side of the works as the project progresses eastward, if all goes according to plan.

The primary purpose of the Strand seawall is to protect coastal infrastructure, including Beach Road and nearby properties, from erosion, storm surges, and flooding.