The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the western Artificial Beach had flagged the threat of water contamination due to insufficient water circulation, suggesting possible negative repercussions on people using the beach and damages to the reef. In a tweet , the Housing Minister declared that, “Westcoast beach project is carried out with full mitigative measures to address all potential issues, environmental or otherwise.” However, he did not reveal further details. Water samples collected from the area for EIA show traces of waste, with only mild traces in some areas, but high levels in others. According to the report, the project will provide several social advantages to the public. However, the report says negative repercussions even if short term are likely to result from the project, The most delicate stage of operation, according to the report, is removing the west coast sea wall in its entirety, excavating the area and shifting the outer road inland. A new sea wall will be constructed further out to seas, with the inner are reclaimed to build the artificial beach.