Bank Protection on Kennet and Avon
Site:
Kennet and Avon
Date:
October 2025
Value:
The Rothen Group were asked by Canal & River Trust to carry outbank protection and towpath enhancement works on the Kennet and Avon.
The Project
The project site was located along a busy towpath corridor, with multiple utility services, including gas, fresh and foul water, Sky, and oil lines, which required careful consideration during all works.
The scope of the project included soft bank protection, finished with topsoil, and piling to ensure long-term bank stability and erosion control. The bank was in a particularly poor condition, with embayments and exposed services causing hazards to members of the public.
The works were undertaken from floating plant; wide beam crane pontoon which could also take a 5t digger, tug and hopper. This meant all the materials could be brought to site in one go, which on a remote section with no loading points saved time and money. The crane could load materials onto the rear of the towpath lift the 300kg rock rolls into position.
The areas were finished with puddling clay and topsoil before regrading the towpath.
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