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Myrke flood bank (geo-textile problem) - January 2010

The composite image below clearly shows significant degradation of the flood bank reinforcement. 

The original embankment can be seen here.

Sub-standard in design and construction, this embankment was dismantled and rebuilt in 2004 at a cost of £1.3m.

The 4,000 sq metres of specially grown turf protection is disappearing fast thus leaving the black geo-textile material reinforcement exposed to both mechanical and solar damage.  In my opinion it is only a matter of time before the geo-textile reinforcement fails to fulfil its purpose.

Please ensure that you view the complete image all the way to the right hand side   >>>>>>>>>

 

Original Message -----
From: Ian Thompson
To: Doug Hill
Cc: Harry Clasper
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:07 PM
Subject: Myrke Embankment

 
Dear Doug,
We have received a copy of the Atkins report which coincides with my Observation document. However the report denotes that some rectification work is required to replace the UV protection.
Therefore with reference to our previous conversation on the matter, may I ask when this is intended to take place.
Kind Regards
Ian.

 

More information:

17/8/10 - Myrke flood bank continues to degrade

12/1/10 - Myrke embankment condition letter (Atkins)

Myrke flood bank - including 2004 pictures

1/11/09 - Myrke bend radius problem

25/10/09 - What the turf specialists say

Myrke flood bank - February 2009

7/5/09 - This is what a flood bank should look like............