THE promenade at Havre des Pas could be expanded as part of a project to protect residents from future flooding, with sea levels expected to rise significantly in the coming years.
In a new report, the government has suggested either building new defences further out to sea to provide a wider promenade with more cycle routes or extending the height of existing sea walls.
The first option would mitigate flood risks while promoting “community wellbeing” and supporting “economic regeneration” in the area by creating new amenity space, according to the government.
The potential anti-flooding measures were set out in a report that was recently shared with residents and business owners in the area.
The Coastal Flood Alleviation report said that construction work was planned to start in 2028 and would take around five years to complete – with provisional funding allocated in the 2025 Government Plan.
A phased approach would be used to reduce disruption, according to the report.
The need for such flood-protection measures arises from the identification of Havre des Pas as a vulnerable area in the government’s Shoreline Management Plan two years ago.
Elaborating on the specific risks facing the Havre des Pas area, the report explained that houses as far back as Bagot Road could be vulnerable to flooding in the event of a major storm.
Since the publication of the report in 2020, initial assessments have been carried out to determine the scope of future measures across Jersey.
The government said community engagement about the proposed works at Havre des Pas would begin in June 2024 with a series of workshops.
