Autumn opening for new riverside walk?

The newly shaped and landscaped bank of the River Avon – along from Churchill Bridge – continues to take shape.

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Looking onto the newly shaped river bank from the Churchill Bridge end.

Chatting to one workman, he said they hoped it would be ready for people to use by early autumn.

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Looking onto the newly shaped river bank – and towards Churchill Bridge.

Apparently, the little medieval bridge that was uncovered during an archaeological dig on the site IS being restored ‘in situ’ but he said ‘the authorities’ had still not decided how to present it.

I feel another check is necessary. I do keep pushing on this one.

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The new concrete flood wall near Churchill Bridge.

Across the river, the building of a flood retention wall continues apace. It really is taking on the shape of being Bath’s WALL.

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The new flood wall looking towards Churchill Bridge.

While work on both sides of the Avon is part of a scheme to widen the river’s capacity – and reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses at this point – l do hope they are going to face the concrete with something more attractive to soften the look.