Realities of Living on the Clan Jetties

Realities of Living on the Clan Jetties

The Clan Jetties community has been living with the sea as backdrop for generations. This inseparable connection with their environment has formed an essential part of their identity, alongside the constant struggles in their daily lives – struggles which have caused many of the younger generation to move away.

Standing inches above the sea, the maintenance of the jetties’ wooden structure poses a huge challenge – they are easily damaged from constant exposure to water and moisture. For each household, the preservation of their stilted wooden house requires strenuous efforts and frequent costs. In normal cases, an average jetty house needs replacements every 10 to 15 years. The wooden flooring and wooden pillars have to be in tiptop shape to support the structure.

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