We were working on a new project for the H&G  to clear the canal bed & widen the towpath adjacent to a linear park just outside of Hereford. Hence the widening of the outfall structure.

All photos by Ed Walker unless otherwise noted

Mark 2 removing barbed wire

Matt measures up

Inaugural use of the new London WRG Stihl Saw! (Sal)

Interesting sheeting props!

Fixing the reinforcement (Mk2)

Concrete pour in progress (Mk2)

Tamping down, everybody's favourite job!

Sal strikes the sheeting supports

The arch formwork takes shape  (Alan Lines)

The brick arch being built

Is that a tan? no it's just brick dust! (Alan Lines)

Martin takes pride in his work ! (Alan Lines)

Marcus thinks 'I bet my Landover could get down here!' (Alan Lines)

Richard & Andi prepare another stump for removal  (Alan Lines)

Andi finds a 'solid' bit of canal to stand on... (Alan Lines)

... whilst Bob discovers the joys of Tirforing  (Alan Lines)

Tea Break! (Alan Lines)

On Sunday the slab is backfilled ... (Alan Lines)   

... to enable compaction of the widened towpath