Constructionunderwayon (orris southernextensionembankment

CONSTRUCTIOoNf the high, steeply sloping, 300-metre embankment at Pont-y-Goedwigrequiredfor the (orris Railway'ssouthern extension is now in progress.Contractorsstarted work following initial deliveriesoffill material (RMJune).

At the beginning of Junethe first element of drainagewas in place along with 100gabions,which are being hand-packedwith stonefill, positionedat the foot of the slopeto prevent slippage. Geotextilematerialto helpstabilise the embankment is also being positioned.

Constructionof the basefor the largeembankmentat Pont-y-Goedwigp, ictured on May 16.Thegabionsare beingdoublestackedw, herethe slopeissteepest. TheA487roadisupperright in thisview,with the RiverDulasjust behindthe treeson the left. Wideningof the roadontothe trackbedof the CorrisRailway followingclosurenecessitatecsonstructionof the embankmentto providea deviationroutefor the revivedline'ssouthernextension.DAVIDCOLEMAN