Temporary resin fix for crumbling harbour walls

Cafes and shops will be open as normal throughout the work

Resin is to be in injected into a crumbling harbour wall to stabilise it ahead of the busy tourist season.

A footpath along the harbour wall in West Bay, Dorset, has been closed for eight months after cracks led to fears it could collapse.

Steel sheet piling was installed in February and March to prevent further deterioration ahead of the "interim measure".

Dorset Council says major, "lasting" works on the structure are due to begin in October.

The concrete beneath the path will be stabilised with a type of resin

Scaffolding installed for the sheet piling will be reconfigured to create a platform for contractors to carry out the geopolymer injection process.

The structure will be returned to its original configuration ahead of the summer season.

Dorset Council said access to businesses would not be affected and shops and cafes would remain open as normal.

Place services councillor Jon Andrews said: "These repairs are vital to ensuring the long-term stability of West Bay Harbour, a key part of our coastal infrastructure.

"We appreciate the patience and co-operation of local businesses and residents as we carry out these essential works.

"Our priority is to complete them efficiently while minimising disruption, and we are grateful for the continued support of the community."