From THE HERALD EXPRESS
Monday, March 30, 2009, 09:22
WORK on the new look for Torquay's Rock Walk should be completed next month.
While contractors are busy clearing and securing the rock face, work is underway on the next phase of the project to turn it into a horticultural attraction.
But the bulk of that stage of the work will not get underway until the autumn.
A spokesman for Torbay Council said: "The design for the restoration works is progressing and will be complete for mid-April.
"Work is now progressing on the design of the path and viewing platform and it is anticipated the tender for final design and construction will be advertised during April for further design over the summer and implementation during next autumn and winter.
"We are hoping to carry out advance works over the summer concentrating on the upper path and railings and drystone walling. This is to keep any noise and disruption to a minimum during the busy summer season.
"Site investigation works will be done during April to establish the ground conditions for the new bridge and path works.
"Planting designs will be worked on over the next few months."
The stabilisation and clearing work is due to be finished in June.
The overall project should be completed by April 2010.
End of story.
Meanwhile a couple more photos of the work.
Looks like a gun emplacement but I suspect this is the bit that is going to need a little bit of concrete to keep the cliff face up.
This section is in the middle of the cliff face and looks the most dramatic. A couple of workmen drill into the rock, much of which does not appear to be completely stable. I hope there will an absence of netting in this rock face or it will look extremely tame.
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