Weymouth beach levelling works completed early
The Town Council's been on the sands since Monday (11th February)
Works to level off Weymouth beach ahead of the summer season have been completed early.
The Town Council's been on site since Monday (11th February), and were due to finish tomorrow (Friday 14th February) - but the beach is now open to the public again.
In a statement, Weymouth Town Council have said:
"These are annual works that are carried out now when the spring tide exposes more of the beach to work with.
"Storms and high tides do move the sand around, so this vital work helps the beach to recover and ensure it is ready for residents to enjoy, as well as the arrival of seasonal tenants, including the kiosks, attraction sites and heritage attractions in March.
"As part of the works, a sandbank has been deliberately built up along the shoreline as part of an improved approach to beach levelling. This measure is designed to protect the newly levelled sand from being eroded by any late winter storms and to allow the sand behind it to settle properly. This sandbank will naturally subside over time, and we kindly ask that people avoid disturbing it.
"Weymouth Town Council would like to thank everyone for their patience while the work has been taking place this week."
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