Old Highways Depot Towpath Open: 2.1.18.

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Old Highways Depot Towpath Open: 2.1.18.

20180102_154930The new 120 metre towpath/cycle route through the Old Highways Depot in Pontardawe Road, Clydach is now open, though the official opening ceremony will take place later this year. Below, is a photo of what the route looked like in June 2017.

GORDON AND GARETH INFILLING THE RAISED WALL WITH RECYCLED HARD CORE AND RUBBLEAnd here is the further progress made by July 2017.

DAVID TAKING A REST FROM LAYING THE BLOCKS.

IMG_20170911_161009430_HDRAnd now we are in November 2017.

20171121_12150120171128_153536   And, right, December 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, the last rivet is added to the heras site security fencing by Gordon on 2.1.18.

20180103_092943 A remarkable achievement in such a short time by the local community, our volunteers, the subcontractors and all the workmen and workwomen involved. Thank you.

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