go-wright Ltd

Civil Engineering

Mauldslie Bridge Repairs 2019/2020

Mauldslie Bridge Repairs 2019/2020

in Civil Engineering, Stonework

Go-Wright Ltd were delighted to provide stonemasonry services to strengthen and preserve the picturesque Mauldslie Bridge, an A listed structure, built in the 1800s and crosses the River Clyde. The bridge is owned by Scottish Water and provides access to Mauldslie Waste Water Treatment Works. It also provides an access route for residents of the nearby Mauldslie Bridge Estate and is a much-loved gateway to stunning surroundings which are popular with walkers, runners, cyclists and dog-walkers. Built in 1861, the structural integrity of Mauldslie Bridge had diminished over the last few years and it was essential that this improvement work was carried out. The stone repairs and replacement of the carriageway has future-proofed Scottish Water’s key wastewater asset and helped to preserve a much-loved local landmark. Working on over-hanging scaffolding, the team replaced all of the bridge’s joints, rough pointing and smooth pointing it with a lime mortar. They replaced any original stonework which had been damaged with new sandstone which will weather over time and blend in. Some of the stones weighed up to 80 kilograms which made the work on the five span cream sandstone segmental arched bridge particularly challenging. Protection measures were put in place around an nearby otter den; nesting bird sites within the bridge and we installed measures to exclude bats from the bridge. This involved checking every crack or hole in the bridge for the presence of bats and either preventing access or installing a bat gate which allowed the bats to leave but prevented their...

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Mauldslie Bridge Repairs

Mauldslie Bridge Repairs

in Civil Engineering, Stonework

Erect temporary formwork, excavate arch infill, take down string course and spandrel wall.  Take out existing stones, reform arch using new stonework.  Reconstruct spandrel wall, string course, parapet and install new coping stones. Before...

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Laggan Locks, Highland Region

Laggan Locks, Highland Region

in Civil Engineering, Projects

“Bonnie & Braw” Construction of bespoke timber framed, burnt larch clad glamping pods and toilet/kiosk facility located on the banks of Caledonian Canal.   IAA Highly Commended award for best use of timber. to book a stay at these pods click on http://www.canalsidecottages.co.uk...

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