AQO 3078/22-27 Oral question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline any assessment that has been made of the recent storm damage to the sea walls along the Carrickfergus coastline at Rhanbuoy Park.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 29 January 2026

  • Answered
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Tabled
29 January 2026
Answer due by
9 February 2026
Answered
9 February 202611 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

My officials initially assessed the damage to the sea wall, at Rhanbuoy Park, immediately following Storm Bram, which occurred on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Temporary measures were put in place to ensure public safety and mitigate against future flooding, until permanent repairs can be completed.

As you will appreciate work of this nature is susceptible to the elements; therefore, repairs will be scheduled during more amenable weather conditions.

Officials continue to carry out ad-hoc inspections at this location, especially following adverse weather events and can advise that no reported incidents were received as a result of Storm Chandra.

Official sources