WEEK 2 - Day 5 Setting up the Site

We are continuing to set up the site during this second week of enabling works. The day number relates to the working days the contractors are on site. To reduce travelling overheads they are working longer days whilst the light is good, up to twelve hour days for four days each week, so this is Day 5 in Week 2 of a twelve week programme. The contract team will feature in the next post.

Old fence posts are being removed and debris removed from site. A waste disposal policy separates all waste by material for individual disposal.
Bracken and brambles are being removed to enable a clear view of all the structures. We will see the remains of a former fishery salt pan when this area around the 'nodding donkey' pump is cleared.

The pump is powered by a horizontal engine housed in the Engine House. The brick structure on the right held a water tank to supply feed water for the boiler. These structures will be described in greater detail when they are clearly visible.

Areas previously excavated are being uncovered. These cobbles and pan plates were last seen as part of a schools excavation carried out in 1994.

Features such as this are to be protected from the construction vehicles, cranes etc whilst the main works are carried out. The protection works will be described in the next few posts.