O needed a solution for a project on behalf of Angus council , to bring much needed structural support to a bridge at the Barry burn crossing .
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O needed a solution for a project on behalf of Angus council , to bring much needed structural support to a bridge at the Barry burn crossing .
What was the challenge ?
The existing Bridge at the Barry burn had been closed to foot traffic for a few years , due to scour problems around the base of the foundation and structural support .
Tidal waters around the bridge along with rough winters and flowing sand in the water , had eaten away at the structural support to the bridge and the adjacent sea wall , which had started to bow forward .
Attempts had been made to minimise the erosion , but as the bordering golf course was the home of the Senior golf open in July 2024 , changes had to be made to bring more support and prevent further erosion , before the heavy foot fall of TV crews , camera equipment , cranes , and spectators hit .
The installation site having tidal water meant there was an issue with digging and placement of the foundation , as the estuary could rise and fall by over 5 metres , twice a day . Due to the flowing sand it was very difficult to put a cofferdam in to dewater the area , so a solution was needed that could be installed in those conditions , whilst also ensuring there was no contamination to the water ways that would impact on the landscape and wildlife in the area .
28 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | November / December 2024