Tamarin: Government Takes Action Against Coastal Erosion Following Illegal Intervention

On Friday, May 8, the Council of Ministers approved the Ministry of Environment's request to hire consultants to find solutions to the coastal erosion problem affecting the public beach of Tamarin.

Authorities have stated that the situation worsened following an unauthorized intervention in December 2025 at the confluence of the Tamarin and Rempart rivers. This intervention reportedly altered the natural course of the estuary by bringing the waterway closer to the coast, thus accelerating beach erosion.

The government emphasizes that this area is particularly fragile due to the absence of a coral reef, which directly exposes the coast to waves and sand movement.

In response to this situation, several temporary measures have been implemented since April 30. Sand removal operations have been carried out to restore the normal flow of water away from the eroded sections of the beach. Additionally, rocks have been placed along approximately 150 meters of the coastline using geotextiles to help slow down erosion. Tree pruning and trimming have also taken place.

The Ministry of Environment has further reiterated that any intervention along the coast without the necessary permits is strictly prohibited. A monitoring committee comprising various concerned ministries and departments has also been established to continuously oversee the situation in Tamarin.