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Belle Greve shingle bank reprofiled after storms

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A digger has been used to reprofile the shingle bank

The shingle bank on Belle Greve Bay is being reprofiled after parts of the bank that protects the coastline moved during storms.

The States of Guernsey said following the recent storm activity some of the earth bank had been exposed and needed to be protected.

Storm Goretti brought winds of 90mph (145kmph) to Guernsey on 8 January, causing damage to more than 100 trees and forcing 50 residents to evacuate from their homes.

At the time it was declared a major incident by the States of Guernsey.

News imageA yellow differ on a rocky beach. There is a person walking on the rocks. There are houses on the background and they sky is grey and cloudy.
The States of Guernsey said parts of the earth bank had been exposed

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