Coastal Erosion at Tamarin Public Beach: Emergency Measures Initiated, Claims Ministry of Environment
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management, and Climate Change informed the public of the significant worsening of coastal erosion observed at Tamarin Public Beach, particularly at the river mouth. This situation has been exacerbated by unauthorized human intervention a few months earlier, disrupting an already fragile balance.
Site visits have been conducted with all relevant authorities and local residents. In light of the emergency, a consultation meeting was held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the ministry with all stakeholders, including the Beach Authority, the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Department of the ministry, the Continental Shelf Department, the Rivière-Noire District Council, the Blue Economy Ministry, the Mauritius Oceanography Institute, the Water Resources Commission, and the Forestry Service.
Following this meeting, urgent, quick, and temporary measures were decided to stabilize the area and limit immediate risks. Work will begin on Thursday, April 30, 2026, during low tide. These interventions include:
- Targeted sand removal and controlled creation of a passage at the river mouth to facilitate water flow;
- Coastal stabilization actions, including the planting of suitable trees.
A technical team will be deployed on-site to oversee operations, ensure real-time monitoring, and guarantee environmental compliance.
The ministry emphasizes that these measures represent an immediate and temporary response. More sustainable technical solutions, based on thorough analyses, are being studied.
The ministry reminds that any unauthorized intervention on the coastline is strictly prohibited without the necessary permits and calls for collective responsibility to preserve this fragile natural site.