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Frimley Lodge Park Towpath Works. Undertaken by the Surrey and Hampshire Canal Society Feb – Nov 2012. GUILDFORD ROAD. Location of works. New 40m landing stage. Frimley Lodge Park. Bank protection and paving of towpath. Existing landing stage refurbished. Model Railway Club.
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Frimley Lodge Park Towpath Works Undertaken by the Surrey and Hampshire Canal Society Feb – Nov 2012
GUILDFORD ROAD Location of works New 40m landing stage Frimley Lodge Park Bank protection and paving of towpath Existing landing stage refurbished Model Railway Club 100m One of the most popular sections of the Canal with the general public Canal Centre
Workundertaken Installation of fabric on posts (“soft”) bank protection, and widening of the towpath
Workundertaken Construction of new sheet- piled landing stage near Guildford Road bridge
Workundertaken Refurbishment of existing landing stage (near model railway club), including installation of bollards
Workundertaken Paving of entire length (about 400m) with hard-wearing roadstone
Workundertaken Donation and installation of hard-wood seat near the new landing stage
Costs £25K funded from Steljes environmental fine (administered by SHBC)
Costs 330 man days by the Canal Society, equivalent to £27K value in kind, plus around £1K in cash donation
However, please note… A long section of towpath down to the Canal Centre still needs repair…