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partment of Transport Harbours Division holds recorded incidences of flooding in all Island harbours, and the Department of Transport Drainage Division can be contacted for advice on flooding.

7.12.4 In the case of the coastline close to Kirk Michael, a study was commissioned in 1999 to identify how the coastline between the Glen Wyllin access and the Balleira Road access could be protected. The interim report produced entitled "Coastal Erosion Study at Kirk Michael" (January 2000) has already been completed, and there is a proposed Coastline Management Zone for Kirk Michael. Research into the implications of continued coastal erosion in this area and the potential for coastal protection works is continuing, and the final management plans adopted as a result of this will be important and should seek to develop, wherever possible, environmentally acceptable soft engineering solutions and long term strategic solutions whilst taking account of the possible impacts of sea level changes.