Riverside wall repairs reach next stage in Bradford on Avon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

The second phase of repairs to a damaged riverside wall at Westbury Garden in Bradford on Avon is now underway, focusing on restoring the riverbank where the damaged section of wall was removed. Bradford on Avon Town Council expects the latest works to be completed before the town's Christmas lights switch-on in Westbury Garden on Friday, 27 November.

Contractors are installing anchors into the wall whilst taking care to avoid the roots of the prominent London plane tree. A mesh will then be fitted alongside a seeded membrane and organic material, with plants and tree roots eventually growing into the membrane to help bind the material together.

Further work in the garden will include improving the soil around the London plane tree and installing a new fence to keep visitors a safe distance from the river's edge. The path through Westbury Garden may also have to close at times whilst the work is carried out for safety reasons. The latest phase represents a significant step forward in the long-running project after concerns over the condition of the riverside wall prompted earlier safety measures and repair work.

How it is being reported

• Crumbling riverside wall finally reaches next stage of repairsA long-awaited project to restore a damaged riverside wall has reached its next major stage.Gazette & Herald · 20 Oct, 05:00
• Crumbling riverside wall finally reaches next stage of repairsA long-awaited project to restore a damaged riverside wall has reached its next major stage.Wiltshire Times · 20 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Westbury Garden · Bradford on Avon · Bradford on Avon Town Council

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