Stapeley Footbridge Improvement

Tender description

The Improvement contract is to carry out maintenance to the small stone arch bridge on public footpath in the Parish of Churchstanton. The current bridge is a small stone arch culvert constructed under an old hedgebank adjacent to a redundant ford. The age of the bridge is unknown. The structure has partially collapsed and has vegetation growth, mortar loss and some missing masonry. Works include: • Removing vegetation and treating. • Installing a suitable de-watering system to create a dry working area. • Clearing silt from around and underneath the structure • Raking out old mortar where damaged or missing • Replacing missing masonry • Repointing where necessary. Keywords: Refurbishment, Improvement, Bridges