A historic retaining wall on Ventnor Seafront is to be strengthened and the parapet replaced by Island Roads in a major project, which will see the closure of the far end of the Esplanade for 6 months.
The work will strengthen the retaining wall behind the Spyglass Inn that supports the Esplanade as it rises up towards La Falaise Car Park.
As part of the project, which will begin on 14th November and is scheduled to last up to 6 months, the existing stone parapet wall will also be rebuilt to match that opposite. The work location lies within a Conservation Area and the project has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council’s conservation team.
The project has been programmed to take place after the summer season at the request of the Spyglass Inn which will remain open throughout the project.
From 14th November, The Esplanade will be closed between the Spyglass and La Falaise car park – which will remain accessible via Bath Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
Senior project manager Jason Boulter said:
“The project will strengthen and repair around 90 metres of this retaining wall that has supported the Esplanade since at least the 1860s.
“It is a scheme that will combine very modern engineering techniques – including the installation of nearly 80 anchors to strengthen the wall – with traditional stonework as it is important to preserve the historic character of the area as well as to secure the integrity of the Esplanade at this location.
Article continues below this advertisement “We would like to thank the Spyglass Inn for their assistance and support so far.”
Gabion cages against the structure a cheap way to preserve the wall
That wouldn’t fix the problem. Also they are quite wide & would reduce the road width.
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That didn’t take long. But the IWC still can’t repair the road from Ventnor to Niton.
6 months… Can we just hire some Germans and get them to do it in a week?
Considering the land behind moved in the 60’s what do they proposed to attach the anchors to?
Didn’t seem to worry too much about the conservation area when they allowed the toilets to be turned into a dwelling !!
Bath Road should get interesting (If not downright dangerous)