Experimental heightening of seawall speeds up along Rupert Craig Highway

The experimental works (Arian Browne photo)

The experimental heightening of the seawall along the Rupert Craig Highway is in full swing in the aftermath of stunning overtopping by Atlantic waves in April.

A large crew from the Public Works Ministry was along the highway on Saturday erecting a new section.  The first section was erected at Ogle while the new installation can be seen along the Bel Air section of the highway.

Public Works Minister Robeson Benn had previously told Stabroek News that additional sea defence experimental works would be tested in the upcoming months. He had said that the ministry was looking at a seawall extension, however a design was