Reading Old Kennet Side Wall Investigation Works

A detailed survey of the 120-year-old retaining wall in 2011 showed that some sections of the timber piles and wall had decayed. Whilst localised maintenance works have been carried out over the last few years, some sections are in need of repair and strengthening. The first phase of works – between Patriot Place and Weirside Court – took place in December 2011.

On Monday March 10th work begins on the second phase of the rolling project. This involves ground investigation works along a section of the Kennet Side path, between Arthur Place and Fisherman’s Cottage Public House. The investigation will assist in the planning of minor repairs and the preparation for possible replacement of the next section of the retaining wall, depending on what the investigations find.

The latest phase of works will mean the temporary closure of the Kennet Side footway between 4-8 Arthur Place and 308 Kennet Side. Work will last for two weeks, with working hours 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. No work will take place at weekends, which means the footpath will be reopened at that time. (weekend of March 15 / 16).

For the periods the footpath is closed, a signed diversion will be in place to direct pedestrian and cycle traffic around the closure.