An update from the Ventnor Coastal Scheme - 6 November 2026

Ventnor Coastal Scheme Update - November 2026

Steephill Cove and Castle Cove

Ground investigation works continue to make good progress and we are pleased to confirm that the temporary closure along Castle Cove will be removed as planned by the end of this week.

Further surveys and investigations are scheduled to take place in this area over the coming weeks. These activities do not require any path closures, although you may notice members of the project team carrying out investigations and some small, locally fenced-off areas around equipment.

Thank you for your patience while this important work continues to help build our understanding of the ground conditions and inform the development of the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme.

Wheelers Bay

As part of the ongoing ground investigations, specialist drilling works will take place along the Wheelers Bay seafront during the week commencing 9 November.

The drilling is currently planned for 11, 12 and 13 November, between 8am and 6pm. Due to the size of the equipment required, there will be temporary, localised closures around the work area which will affect vehicular access to the front properties at Wheelers Bay Holiday Villas. Pedestrian access will remain available throughout.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents and property owners for their patience while these essential investigations are carried out.

Come and speak to us!

Our public information office remains open, and we would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to visit us over the last few weeks.

It has been great meeting and chatting with so many residents. From sharing local knowledge and raising concerns, to providing feedback and ideas for the developing scheme, every conversation helps us better understand the community and the area.

From the week commencing 10 November 2026, the office will be open:

  • Tuesdays: 11am to 3pm
  • Thursdays: 10am to 2pm

You can find us at our project compound near Eastern Esplanade Car Park. Please feel free to drop in and say hello. The team will be available throughout the remainder of the ground investigation programme. The Public Information Office has been a key way for residents to ask questions and find out more about the project.