AQW 21727/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of the efficacy of current sea defences located on Portstewart's promenade.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 31 January 2025

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Tabled
31 January 2025
Answer due by
17 February 2025
Answered
17 February 202517 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department does not have any sea defences associated with Portstewart promenade. A retaining wall separates the upper and lower promenade; however, this structure is designed to support the carriageway and not as coastal flooding protection.

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