Much of it is below sea level, so coastal and sea defence aspects are important.
In respect of many services, such as slum clearance and, in this case, sea defence and coast protection, we make special provisions.
During the last ten years their expenditure on sea defence works has been about £30 million.
Since the war, they have, altogether, embarked upon capital works of sea defence estimated to cost about £10½ million.
Sea defence is extremely expensive, and is borne by the local ratepayers.
There have been recent examples of sea defence works that have damaged the local environment and deterred tourism.
Sea defence works are initially the responsibility of river authorities and grant-aided projects are examined technically by our engineers.
In this vital matter of sea defence an island people like ourselves are bound to consider every contingency.
