Fort George Outfall Repaired

Guernsey Water is pleased to confirm the Fort George Outfall is now repaired and operating normally again following the installation of the new section of pipe.

Work was completed on 28 October by the Guernsey Ports’ dive team, who used a favourable tidal window to install the pipe, which was transported to the harbour earlier this month.

The dive team will need to make additional visits to finish works to concrete block protection around the pipe. The actual pipe itself is installed, and working as normal.

Guernsey Water Capital Delivery Manager Carl Falla said:

“Since being made aware of the broken pipe, teams from Guernsey Water and Guernsey Ports have been hard at work behind the scenes to identify the quickest and safest way to remove the old broken pipe and install the new one. It was not easy work, which couldn’t have been completed without the help of Guernsey Ports’ dive team.

“We know this story has generated public concern and we have issued regular updates on the repairs. We thank everyone for their patience and are pleased to announce the work has been done and is operating normally.

“We will be increasing the frequency of inspections on the outfall from now on, to regularly monitor its condition.”