Sand rails access work update - 18 August 2025

Works on site have been proceeding at speed now the block work revetment has been completed.

The historic tram rails have been preserved where possible at the top of the walkway, however where their condition was too poor in the lower part of the walkway, they have been replace in their original locations with like for like replacement rails.

The concrete walkway is being poured in short sections starting from the top and bottom of the walkway. The rails and historic setts have been included in the finished surface.

The final walkway surface has been given an exposed aggregate finish to allow it to blend in with the local setting and to provide additional friction.

The next week’s works will involve the preparation, pouring and finishing of more sections of walkway.

Placement of compacted aggregate foundation for concrete walkway.	Replacement tram rails being set in place and historic granite setts relocated to original locations, prior to pouring of concrete slab.	Finished exposed aggregate surface on top of walkway. with original rails inlayed into new concrete slab.