D&GC Core Path Infrastructure Improvements New Abbey (Criffel)

Description

Upland path improvements and repairs to the popular Criffel core path located a few miles south of Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Council require upland path construction specialists to undertake repairs to the aggregate surfacing of the path and construct additional upland path stone features to improve the shedding of water from the path surface. The stone built upland path structures required include the construction of additional stone pitched steps, stone built anchor bars, stone built water bars, and stone lined cross drains. All granite stone and aggregate will have to transported to the site. Helicopter haulage is considered the most effective way of transporting materials and also is the least damaging to the sensitive upland habitat. Lot 1: Quick Quote to market to address past experience on similar projects, approach and methodology and Community Benefits to carry out the works: Purpose Upland path improvements and repairs to the popular Criffel core path located a few miles south of Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Council require upland path construction specialists to undertake repairs to the aggregate surfacing of the path and construct additional upland path stone features to improve the shedding of water from the path surface. The stone built upland path structures required include the construction of additional stone pitched steps, stone built anchor bars, stone built water bars, and stone lined cross drains. All granite stone and aggregate will have to transported to the site. Helicopter haulage is considered the most effective way of transporting materials and also is the least damaging to the sensitive upland habitat.