A Retainer for the Bank

Thanks again to Guy here are some views of the work along the side of the bank to the north of the bridge to retain the cutting sides.

Starting from the bridge and looking south we can see the empty cages or gabions on the left waiting to be filled with stone. 

The filled cages are then positioned to create a retaining wall to support the earth which has been back filled and compacted behind the interlocked cages.  The membrane is to stop earth being washed in to the stones by rainwater.

 Here is a closer view of the filled gabions.

The first part of the wall has been completed and work is progressing rapidly along the foot of the bank.

Here is the section still being worked on with the pile of clean stone awaiting loading to the gabions.

 Further along the ground has been prepared and a foundation with anti-vegetation membrane is installed.

The next view shows the section being worked on with the bank cut away and the first of the gabions in place.  The process is quite rapid and should be completed soon.

To the south of the bridge everything is ready.  As this is used as the access road to the working area the final ballasting will only be done when the other works have been completed.

A final date for completion is being discussed.  Once this section is ready the track can return and the push to Weston continue.

Until next time