A spokesperson for the St Andrews Harbour Trust has confirmed that Fife Council will carry out temporary repairs on a seawall which was damaged during Storm Babet.
The work is scheduled to start today (December 11).
It is estimated that the harbour suffered around £500,000 worth of damages during the storm which battered the kingdom towards the end of October.
Councillor Altany Craik says the much-needed repairs will cause issues for local residents.
“Storm Babet has left a legacy of damage along various sections of Fife’s coastline and we are working with communities to make the necessary repairs.”
“This coastal protection work…will involve some disruption for residents at Shorehead as the road will have to be closed temporarily.”
“We apologise for any inconvenience, thank everyone for their patience and hope that people will bear with us while this important work is done.”
The spokesperson for the St Andrews Harbour Trust added that although they welcome the repairs, more work will be required to return the site to its former glory.
“We are extremely grateful that Fife Council has agreed to fund these works and thank the residents and harbour users for their ongoing patience while these essential repairs are carried out to our historic and important harbour.”
“In the meantime, the pier, which also suffered significant damage during Storm Babet and in the days that followed, remains closed while we continue to fundraise and explore additional funding streams for the long-term repairs and future-proofing of the slipway, pier and cliff.”
Residents of Shorehead and those visiting St Andrews can find further information about disruptions from Fife Council’s Roads and Transportation Services.
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