Erosion at Tamarin Public Beach: Emergency Measures Initiated, Claims the 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 about 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 prior, disrupting an already fragile balance.
Site visits have been conducted with all relevant authorities and local residents. In light of the urgency, 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, 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, rapid and temporary emergency measures were decided upon to stabilize the area and mitigate immediate risks. Work will commence on Thursday, April 30, 2026, during low tide. These interventions include:
- Targeted sand removal and the 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 to the site to oversee operations, ensure real-time monitoring, and protect the environment.
The ministry emphasizes that these measures are an immediate and temporary response. More sustainable technical solutions, based on thorough analyses, are under consideration.
The ministry reminds that any unauthorized intervention on the coast is strictly forbidden without the required permits and calls for collective responsibility to preserve this fragile natural site.