Breakwater plans to be revealed

The cost of the proposed project is 'considerable'

The future of the Alderney breakwater could be known by the end of next month.

The Board of Administration's plans for the structure will be included in the Billet for debate at the July States meeting.

The options for solving the breakwater problem have been evaluated by a team of advisers and specialist engineering consultants.

Alderney residents will be able to see the Board's preferred option at a special presentation at the Island Hall on 15 July.

Colonel Peter Walter, chairman of Alderney's Policy and Finance Committee, said the cost of the proposed project was "considerable", but it was important that Braye Bay and the Harbour be safeguarded.

He said that, contrary to some rumours, the Guernsey authorities had put a great deal of effort and money into researching all the possibilities.

Colonel Walters said anyone who had concerns about the scheme should air them at the Board's public presentation.