Government Considers Covering Tanner Street, but Engineering Risks Remain
The government is considering proposals to cover Tanner Street as part of efforts to transform the area, but officials say serious engineering challenges—particularly flooding and drainage risks—must be resolved before any such project can move forward.
The issue was raised during a public consultation on the redevelopment of St. John’s, where officials said concepts to cover Tanner Street and convert it into a commercial or pedestrian space have already been discussed at the policy level. However, they cautioned that the street’s history of flooding presents a major obstacle.
Officials explained that Tanner Street functions as a critical drainage corridor during heavy rainfall, and any effort to cover it would require extensive engineering solutions to prevent worsening flood risks in the surrounding areas.
They stressed that while the idea is appealing from an urban design and commercial perspective, climate realities and water management concerns must take precedence to avoid creating long-term infrastructure problems.
The discussion highlighted the tension between ambitious redevelopment concepts and the practical constraints posed by climate resilience and drainage infrastructure in low-lying parts of the capital.
WATCH: Government officials discuss proposals to cover Tanner Street, saying the idea has been explored but faces major engineering and drainage challenges due to flooding risks.
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