Rocks forming part of a temporary sea defence are en route to Hemsby.

The village's coastline has been battered and bruised for the past three weeks as a relentless torrent of high tides and strong winds claimed more of Hemsby's dunes, forcing three cliff-top homes to be demolished.

On Monday, Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) announced plans to transport rocks from Hopton to Hemsby to help protect the southern end of the crumbling coastline ahead of high tides during the spring equinox later this month.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Rocks are being transported from Hopton to help protect the southern side of The Marrams in Hemsby. Picture - Denise BradleyRocks are being transported from Hopton to help protect the southern side of The Marrams in Hemsby. Picture - Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley)

Carl Annison, chairman of GYBC's development control committee, has written to residents assuring them the rocks are not being taken from Hopton's sea defences.

Mr Annison wrote: "I can reassure all residents no rock from any Hopton sea defence is being taken.

"The rocks being moved using emergency powers by GYBC will be rock that is surplus to requirements when works were carried out at Hopton a few years ago."

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The rocks being transported had previously been stored on land belonging to the RAF Radar Station in Hopton.

Contractors Balfour Beatty are expected to drop off the surplus rocks by Hemsby Independent Lifeboat station throughout Wednesday (March 15).

The rocks are to be later positioned on the southern side of The Marrams, which last week saw the collapse of its old service road. The defences are being installed to protect the remaining Marrams road.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The old road in The Marrams fell into the sea on Friday. Picture - Hemsby LifeboatThe old road in The Marrams fell into the sea on Friday. Picture - Hemsby Lifeboat (Image: Hemsby Lifeboat)

Mr Annison added: "This service road connects 20+ properties, and it is vital this road is kept in place.

"GYBC will be working with all government departments and agencies over the coming days to get these temporary measures in place to protect life and property.

"I thank all who are working around the clock to make this happen in such a short space of time."

Mr Annison has invited any residents with concerns to contact him at Cllr.Carl.Annison@great-yarmouth.gov.uk

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Carl Annison (right) with Brandon Lewis. Picture - Paul WellsCarl Annison (right) with Brandon Lewis. Picture - Paul Wells (Image: Supplied)