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BBC News
2 days ago
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Breeding seahorses delay Weymouth harbour wall repairs
A colony of breeding seahorses is delaying work to repair a crumbling harbour to replace the walls around Weymouth Peninsula, Dorset, was due to begin in the winter but was halted due to "factors beyond the council's control".Now contractors must wait until the protected seahorses, which breed and raise their young in the nearby seagrass, move back into deeper is expected to take 10 to 12 months, with completion expected in "mid-2026". Inspections found the walls on the north east and north west side of the peninsula, which were built in 1977, were in "critical condition" and "at risk of failure".Dorset Council place services councillor Jon Andrews said: "Balancing economic progress with protecting what makes Dorset special isn't always easy, but it's a challenge we are determined to meet."Seahorses are special creatures and it's right that we do what we can to avoid disturbing them during their breeding season." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
05-06-2025
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Temporary resin fix for West Bay's crumbling harbour walls
Resin is to be in injected into a crumbling harbour wall to stabilise it ahead of the busy tourist season.A footpath along the harbour wall in West Bay, Dorset, has been closed for eight months after cracks led to fears it could sheet piling was installed in February and March to prevent further deterioration ahead of the "interim measure".Dorset Council says major, "lasting" works on the structure are due to begin in October. Scaffolding installed for the sheet piling will be reconfigured to create a platform for contractors to carry out the geopolymer injection structure will be returned to its original configuration ahead of the summer Council said access to businesses would not be affected and shops and cafes would remain open as services councillor Jon Andrews said: "These repairs are vital to ensuring the long-term stability of West Bay Harbour, a key part of our coastal infrastructure. "We appreciate the patience and co-operation of local businesses and residents as we carry out these essential works. "Our priority is to complete them efficiently while minimising disruption, and we are grateful for the continued support of the community." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
