Fallen trees, hanging branches and debris had caused somewhat of an obstacle course for drivers and pedestrians along Route de Saumarez and Le Guet over the weekend, and Saumarez Park has suffered a lot of damage.
Jim Robinson, director of natural environment at Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services, said that a clean-up was still in progress.
‘ACLMS will continue to survey the land it is responsible for this week and, now that tree surgeons have more capacity, more works in public spaces and on coastal paths will be taking place,’ he said.
‘The priority on Friday was to assess immediate risks to the public and contractors, such as partially fallen trees or large hanging branches, and address them as quickly as possible. Once a fallen tree affecting Route de Saumarez was removed on Saturday, it was possible to open that road – but the adjacent pavement remains closed, with a diversion for pedestrians through the park.’
Works were taking place in Le Guet on Monday, to make safe partially fallen trees and remove hanging branches. Mr Robinson said ACLMS wanted to remind everyone of the risk that damaged trees can pose.
‘We ask that they don’t climb on or over them and stay away from exposed root balls which can still be prone to movement,’ he said.
Traffic & Highways has worked with the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre and tree surgeons to prioritise clearance of emergency service and bus routes, as well as some roads near schools.
‘This, along with the excellent efforts of the emergency services and many landowners means that the majority of blockages and major obstacles on main roads have now been dealt with,’ said Laura Oxburgh, head of on-island travel and transport implementation.
‘We are now focusing on more minor roads which remain the responsibility of landowners to organise for works to be undertaken.
‘Even when roads have been cleared, there may still be some residual issues like cut branches left obstructing footpaths, sections of hedge leaning into the roads, and damaged or unstable walls now protruding into the road.’
Affected landowners are asked to email traffic@gov.gg to provide updates. This includes if roads have been cleared, when contractors have been lined up, if any traffic management measures are needed to progress works, or if unable to organise works.
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