Old Road Bay pier was located close to the river mouth of the Belham River. These photos track its fate since the onset of the Soufrière Hills eruption.
View of Belham Valley and Old Road Bay prior to the eruption. Credit: David Watters. Date: 1995
Old Road Bay Pier in 1996, before any lahars had reached the bay. Credit: Jenni Barclay.
The pier in 2001. Credit: Jenni Barclay.
Surveying with the remnants of the pier in October 2006. Belham Valley was dramatically re-shaped by several lahars after the May 2006 collapse. Credit: MVO Archive. Date: 29/10/2006
Today, the pier is only a memory: Lahars have significantly modified the coast line, and the vegetation has already grown on the volcanic sands. Credit: Luc Rozon. Date: 2018
Fishermen boats line the new coastline and peace is restored in Old Road Bay. Credit: Luc Rozon. Date: 2018
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