Storm update - 9 January

Good afternoon everyone,
We hope last night wasn’t a sleepless one for you.
Our records show that this event was similar in wave height and energy to Storm Ciaran in November 2023, although last night’s conditions included more south-westerly winds.
Overnight, much of the beach crest through to Cooden was lost. Working with the tide, our teams have been rebuilding the most critical sections this morning. We will return to continue this work tomorrow (Saturday morning).
Shingle was washed onto the road at Herbrand Walk, which is currently closed. Shingle was also washed onto the road at Normans Bay, and two beach huts were moved by the waves.
The beach crest remains narrow in several locations, with access restricted east from Normans Bay along the top of the beach.
We will continue rebuilding the beach over the coming days and weeks to restore access where possible.
Please bear with us while this work takes place. We will do our best to limit disruption and to keep you and your homes safe.
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