04 April 2017
Footpath Drainpipes Replacement 4th April 2017
Today we replaced the drainpipes under the public footpath. The previous ones had successfully drained the path surface and the nearby wet area, but struggled in times of heavy rainfall. The faster flow of the spring brook had brought quantities of calcified reeds down into the drain. After the recent hedge trimming the offcuts had also often stuck inside, the smaller pipes being the perforated style. We trust the larger ones will need less clearing out.
We have covered the new pipes with hardcore as before, which will be monitored this as it beds down. If necessary we will add some gravel to the path surface. JY & IM
Original pipes from December 2015
Ian's tractor with the new pipes.
New larger bore pipes installed.
