Network Rail has announced that Teignbridge District Council has approved its plans for a new sea wall at Dawlish.
The new plans will help provide more protection for Dawlish from extreme weather and rising sea levels.
Work on a new sea wall will begin at the end of May.
Once complete, the new sea wall will provide the railway and the town with more protection
What did the officials say?
Network Rail‘s managing director for the Western Route, Mark Langman, said:
“We know the local community in Dawlish feel strongly about the future of the sea wall and the resilience of the railway in their town. We’d like to thank them for their input and engagement with us so far.
“Whilst developing our plans we have listened to the views put forward by the community. Our plan for the new sea wall will minimise its impact on Dawlish sea front whilst providing the appropriate level of protection from extreme weather for the railway and the town.
“We are pleased that Teignbridge District Council have approved the new sea wall and thank them for their thorough reviews of our plans throughout the process to date.
“The new sea wall will protect this vital rail artery to the south west for the next 100 years. World leading engineers have designed these plans, having considered hundreds of other options, and it will ensure the railway line is more resilient to extreme weather and rising sea levels for generations to come.
“We now looking forward to commencing work on site at the end of May. However, work will stop during the peak summer season, so it does not affect the main tourism season. We will also continue to update and engage with the local community as we continue with this vital work.”
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Responses
From what I have heard on the local TV news about the dimensions of the wall, it will be 2.5 metres high above the walkway.Will this be so high that nobody on the trains will be able to have a sea view once it is completed?
I think they should install it along the entire way. But it is such a good idea to build a sea wall to protect the railway line and the railway station as it too gets engulfed and flooded by the raging sea water coming over when bad weather strikes.