AQW 27116/17-22

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 09/12/2021
Answered On Date: 21/12/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 26687/17-22 (i) why the section of coastal erosion is not being followed up by DfI Roads officials when the erosion is along the edge of the main A20; and (ii) whether her Department plans to take remedial measures to force the landowner to put right the harbour wall defences running parallel to the A20.

Answer:

As I advised in my response to AQW 26687/17-22, the harbour at Kircubbin is in private ownership and therefore is the responsibility of the owner. I can advise that my officials have inspected the area and have confirmed that the erosion remains several metres away from the public road boundary and the integrity of the road is not at risk.

There are no plans to take any measures to force the owner to put right their property. My Department will only take action if there is a risk to the safety or integrity of the public road. I have asked officials to continue to monitor this area and reassess the situation should the erosion worsen.