Emergency work starts on breach to river culvert on Tenby’s South Beach from gov contractor Watch Video

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✓ Published: 15-Mar-2024

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Emergency exploratory works are being carried out by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on a breach to a main river culvert at Tenby’s South Beach.<br/>The investigation and subsequent repair work will prevent flowing water from the Afon Ritec surfacing on South Beach. <br/>Without intervention, the breach has the capacity to cause ecological damage and a pose a risk to the public.<br/>Contractors started the first exploratory stage of the work on Thursday, March 14, to establish the extent of the issue.<br/>NRW became aware of the issue on Monday, February 26 when a member of the public reported water flowing across the beach.<br/>Jared Gethin, Project Executive, for NRW, said: “People can expect to see heavy machinery on South Beach in Tenby over the next few days as our team of contractors carry out exploratory works to identify the root cause of the surfacing flows, flagged by the public.<br/>“The NRW-managed culvert conveying the Afon Ritec is thought to have ruptured at a point before its usual sea outfall. During high river levels, surfacing water on South Beach is evident and currently scouring a channel along the beach.<br/>“Without emergency intervention the rupture presents risks to the ecology of the area, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, to the health and safety of beach-goers and potentially lead to an increased risk of flooding.<br/>“Once we uncover the extent of the culvert breach, we will then be able to work out the best solution and proceed with repair work immediately.”<br/>There will be some diversions and closures in place in South Beach car park and on the beach itself. <br/>NRW urges people to adhere to those for everyone’s safety.