Mount Batten: Work to repair Plymouth sea wall complete

Work to fix the hole began back in September

Work to repair a four metre (13ft) hole in a Devon sea wall has been completed.

Plymouth City Council said the fix at Mount Batten means the South West coast path can be reopened.

The path between the ferry terminal and the North slipway had been closed off due to the collapse of the sea wall below.

Since the work began in September, 80 tonnes of masonry has been recovered and reused in the repair so the council did not need to import new stone.

About 175 tonnes of concrete has also been used to underpin the structure and fill the foundations.

Now the work is complete, with only some welding to handrails due to take place next week.

Councillor Chris Penberthy, cabinet member for housing, cooperative development and communities, said: "It's not glamorous work but it is important.

"We are lucky enough to have a fabulous coastline in our city and it's an endless task battling against time and tide to keep them maintained.

"I am sure the people who walk this route regularly will be pleased to see the job finished."