DESIGNS for long-term flood protection from La Collette to La Grande Charrière slipway are being refined as the government looks to bring forward Jersey’s largest coastal defences project since the 1800s.
The Havre des Pas Coastal Flood Alleviation Scheme, which aims to “reduce coastal flood risk to people, property and infrastructure along the Havre des Pas and La Grève d’Azette frontage”, forms part of the Island’s 100-year Shoreline Management Plan.
A planning application for upgraded sea defences – alongside public realm improvements – is anticipated by the end of next year, with construction potentially taking place between 2029 and 2034 .
A consultation report published in March described the project as “a major step toward ensuring that people’s homes, our infrastructure and our community are protected from the increasing risks of coastal flooding, rising sea levels, and more frequent storm events”.
It notes that the defences are intended to protect against a “one-in-200-year coastal flood
event” and are being developed with consideration of the projected rise in sea level up to the year 2130.
Providing an update this week, the Infrastructure and Environment Department stated: “The Havre des Pas Coastal Defence Project is currently in the design phase, with ongoing consultation and engagement taking place with residents and businesses in the area.
“Covering the coastline from La Collette to La Grande Charrière Slipway, the project aims to provide long-term flood protection while enhancing public spaces, respecting the area’s heritage and protecting the natural environment.”
