Pit 3 update & Pit 4 closure

Work is progressing well on Pit 3 with the digger work likely to be completed on Friday October 31st. The video shows some precision work by PW Groundworks driver (Derek) to cut swims into the bank and leave "shoulders" to support decking. This will also create fish refuges below the platforms to counter potential cormorant predation.

Once digger work is complete on Pit 3, the digger will move onto Pit 4. Work will be done  to reprofile the bund between pegs 4 and 7, increase the area used for burning, raise the path in the corner that floods, and provide set backs in the bund opposite pegs 4 to 7. 

As a consequence, Pit 4 will be closed from close of play this Sunday November 2nd and will remain closed untill the condition of the path is good enough to use. 

Reopening may require us to move a significant quantity of the bark chippings from outside the Pit 2 gate. Should this be needed, a request for help from members will be posted in order to re-open the water in a timely manner.

Excavation of fish refuge beneath platform