Coastal Protection Unit

Coastal Erosion A Monster that Beckons

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UWI Students Meet Coastal Experts on Cap De Ville Shoreline Stabilisation Works Site

On the 16^th March, 2023, Seventeen (17) Undergraduate Civil Engineering students of the University of the West Indies visited the Ministry of Works and Transport's Cap De Ville Shoreline Stabilisation Works site. The collaboration involved a knowledge transfer from staff of the Coastal Protection Unit to the students who are currently doing the Coastal Engineering course. Students got the opportunity to walkthrough the physical works of the project and also to get a better understanding through informal Question and Answer session.

MOWT Achievements 2022- Protecting Our Coastlines

Protecting our shorelines and vulnerable infrastructure, communities and assets is critical, given the increasing impact of coastal flooding and climate change.

Social and Economic Impacts of Climate Change

Climate Change comes at a cost. It has been proven to have effects on every aspect of our lives. This will include both social and economic impacts. As the Ministry continues to mitigate these effects, we encourage everyone to do their part and keep informed about how they can help.

Comprehensive Coastal Monitoring Programme

Integrated Water Resources and Coastal Symposium

Projects

Manzanilla Seawall Stabilization Project

Conceptual and Detailed Design Consultancy Services for a Coastal Management Solution at Lady Hailes Avenue San Fernando

Construction of a Shipping Port and associated facilities at Grand Chemin, Moruga

North Cocos Bay Shoreline Stabilization Works

Construction of a Breakwater System at Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort, Tobago

Completed Projects

Services

Media Centre

Photo Albums

Cap De Ville Shoreline Stabilization Works

The project site is located in Cap-de-Ville is an open stretch of beach on the southwestern coast of Trinidad located within the borough of Point Fortin.

BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

The key benefits of the project are

To the protect residential and commercial infrastructural assets from coastal erosion inundation and:

Increase in the amenity value of the project area.

Photo Albums

Quinam Beach Facility Coastal Stabilization Project

Videos

Coastal Erosion the Monster that Beckons

Coastal Erosion the Monster that Beckons

5180 | The square kilometres comprising our twin island state.

704 | The kilometres of coastline collectively between our twin island state.

70 | The estimate percentage of our population located on our coast.

8 | The percentage of all public and private infrastructure by value located immediately on the coastline.

What do these numbers mean?

Publications

Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme (CNCMP)

Delivering the benefits of the Coastal Protection Unit's Critical Protection Programme

Facts About Trinidad and Tobago

Coastal Zones comprise:

70% of the population
80% of energy-based industries 50% of roads and bridges
90% of tourist facilities
90% of annual fish production
3 Ramsar sites (Caroni Swamp, Nariva Swamp and Buccoo Reef/Bon Accord Lagoon Complex)

Publications

Mayaro Guayaguayare Coastal Study

Sustainable Coastal Protection measures to address coastal erosion and coastal flooding
at Mayaro and Guayaguayare

All other enquiries, complaints, compliments and suggestions relating to the services provided by The Coastal Protection Unit can be addressed to:

Coastal Protection Unit Ministry of Works and Transport 41-43 Sackville Street Port of Spain Tel: 623-6797