The Old Breakwater in Port Erin has been closed to the public after damage caused by recent storms resulted in a large cavity occurring in the root of the breakwater leaving the breakwater unsafe.
 
Part of the stone wall of the breakwater was carried away on the harbour side and a large amount of infill was washed away into the bay.  The resulting cavity is the size of a small car, and the concrete decking is now unsupported in the area and remains dangerously unstable.
 
Due to the instability of the decking, and the possibility of further damage occurring during forthcoming stormy weather, the area will be fenced off and the public are reminded to heed the warning signs and not to enter the closed area. 
 
DOI Engineers are investigating the damage, however, it is unclear at present how long the breakwater will remain closed.
 
We regret the closure of the breakwater but the nature of the damage renders it unsuitable for public access for the time being.