Slapton Ley - Emergency works to sea defences

Emergency work to the coastal defences to the north of Torcross, Devon on the A379 between Torcross and Slapton. As a consequence of storm "Chandra" a large section of sea defence has been severely damaged leading to the destruction of the road and threatening the properties of Torcross. There is an imminent danger of further damage that will lead to damage to properties at Torcross and a breach of Slapton sands which will threaten Slapton Ley with catastrophic effect on the wildlife and existence of this SSSI area...