New Water Mains
Thames Water has come in for a lot of flak over the years, some of it from me, and all deservedly. I’d like on this occasion however, to compliment them on the work putting new mains pipes underneath Dock Road.When I first saw these works commence I was horrified at the sight of the historic cobbles torn up which seemed to disappear. As a result I notified the Conservation Officer who confirmed that the workmen should be aware that reinstatement ‘as was’ was imperative.I’ve noticed that they have completed most of the work and are now reinstating the surface – and doing a very fair job of it too, laying the granite setts back in the original pattern. It cannot be an easy task, and they had to have had the foresight to photograph the patterning before starting to dig.
Nigel Moore ● 6153d3 Comments