17 October: Another early start as repair work on Kelston Road streams ahead
14 October: It may be wet and muddy on site but the work is continuing regardless. We aim to complete the first row of piles by the weekend to mark another key milestone in the project. As a result of building a properly engineered, stone built platform for the rigs we are able to continue to work through inclement weather and minimise the risk of weather-related delays.
1 October: WASPS children with Cllr Caroline Roberts and Simon White of Skanska
1 October: WASPS children watch the pilling drill with the Kelston Road team
26 September: Drilling the piling holes
26 September: Positioning the concrete pile
26 September: Lowering the concrete pile into place
26 September: Reinforcing steel arriving on site this morning and being off-loaded by crane
26 September: Drilling rig has been moved into position and is up and running
10 September: Installing a platform on top of the "benches" that will support the equipment needed to bore the concrete piles for the permanent repair
15 August: Excavators cutting a series of steps (known as benches) into the hillside below the road
15 August: More "bench" cutting
15 August: Platforms cut to support the equipment needed to bore the piles into the ground for the permanent repair.
Delivery of stone to site
Temporary haul road being constructed
Topsoil being stripped and stored for reuse
Site clearance in the area where we will be building stone platforms for the drilling rigs