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Sea Wall Storm Damage Forces Partial Closure Of Ventnor Esplanade

A section of the eastern esplanade at Ventnor is to be closed today (Thursday) following storm damage to the sea wall.

The Isle of Wight Council said the decision was a precautionary measure and followed a site inspection just beyond Ventnor Skatepark, where a large void and cracking had appeared in the concrete defences.

Natasha Dix, the council's Strategic Manager for Environment, said:

"Following our inspection this morning, we believe it is not safe for people to be walking on this section of the wall until we have a clear idea of the extent of the damage.

"The area will be monitored daily, and a full engineering inspection will take place when it is safe to do so."

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