There have been landslides on several of our natural rocky cliffs since last year. This one was at St. John's Island, photo taken in May 07
This series of landslides was at Labrador Nature Reserve, photo taken in Nov 07
SLOPE PROTECTION WORKS ON
(A) ST JOHN’S ISLAND; (B) KUSU ISLAND
from PORT MARINE NOTICE NO. 159 of 2008 dated 4 Sep 08
With effect from 10 Sep 2008 to 9 Mar 2009, 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays.
On St John’s Island and Kusu Island, within the working areas bounded by the following co-ordinates (see attached plan):
Slope protection works will entail the clearing of the debris via land, drilling and cement works and installation of rebar. These works will be carried out from the landward side.A closer look at the work planned on St. John's Island.
A work barge will be deployed for the supply of materials/equipment to the project site. A safety tug boat will be in attendance throughout the duration of the works.
Safety boats will be deployed in the vicinity of the working area to warn other craft of the operations in the area.
Further general enquiries relating to the project can be directed to Mr Teddy Naland, the senior manager, at Tel: 9750 0388, email: teddynaland@utraco.com.
A closer look at the work planned for Kusu Island.
This is a photo of that corner of Kusu Island where the work will be done. It was taken in 2004 at a very low tide.
