DOE Advising on Sand Replacement

The Cayman Islands Recovery Operation (CIRO) and Department of Environment (DOE) have been working closely in monitoring the cleaning and repositioning of the precious resource that makes Cayman's beaches the tourist's dream and the resident's pride and joy: sand.

Along Seven Mile Beach 2,400 cubic yards have been processed with a fine sieve to remove debris. It has been recommended by DOE that the sand be placed at the southern end of the beach in areas where access along the beach is difficult due to erosion.

In Bodden Town, around 3,000 cubic yards of sand have been sieved at the Bodden Town Civic Centre and workers are currently removing debris along the beach. Some of this sand will be returned to the Bodden Town public beach and the rest will be sent to designated areas in the district.

In East End, the large sand pile at Colliers will be used to replenish that beach as it suffered extensive erosion during the hurricane. Replacement of the sand started in mid-December but as more debris than expected was discovered, work was temporarily halted in order that the sand could be sieved to ensure the safety of those who use the beach. This sieving will resume as the work is completed in the Bodden Town area.

The smaller sand piles along the side of the road will be returned to the beaches closest to them.