| Toilet Block |
| Thanks to the generosity of members and supporters we will shortly be able start the construction of the replacement toilet block.
Permission has been given by South Somerset Distrct Council and Network Rail (our landlords). This photo doesn't look much, but is of a sample wall and slate, built to satisfy the Council that the materials/finish do not adversely affect the setting of the Transfer Shed (Visitor Centre) which is a Listed Building. We now have to undertake some site clearance and move a container before we can inform Building Control that we are ready to start. In the meantime there is the opportunity to help with a donation towards the cost of around £50000. If you wish to help please CLICK HERE Some detail on the plans are HERE |
| 26 April 2022 The bricks, the colour having been approved, have now arrived and stored on a Conflat. |
| 22 May 2022 Clearing away debris from the edge of the cliff face ready for a container to be moved away from the ground needed for the toilet block. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 14 August 2022 Fence removed in readiness for container to be moved out of the way. |
| 13 March 2023 Building area marked out. |
| 14 March 2023 Footings being excavated - no hidden treasures! |
| 17 March 2023 Footings for outside walls concreted. |
| 21 March 2023 Drains being laid |
| 20 March 2023 Some brickwork next in line. |
| 4 April 2023 |
| Footings and foundations complete. |
| 5 June 2023 Interior blockwork going up. |
| 6 June 2023 (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Insulation blocks attached. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 11 June 2023 Progress with brickwork. |
| Entrance Lane side |
| 15 June 2023 Roof trusses have arrived. Making progress! |
| 27 June 2023 Most of brickwork now complete and many roof trusses now in place. (Photo courtesy Peter Chapman) |
| 29 June 2023 Trusses over toilet area in place. (Photo courtesy Peter Chapman) |
| 30 June 2023 Smaller trusses over store area in place! |
| Coming together. |
| 5 November 2023 Installation of additional insulation blocks and preparation for fixing of fascia boards. |
| 12 November 2023 Raising of scaffolding to improve access for felt, batten and slating. |
| Some fascia now fixed. |
| 25 November 2023 A generous donation of Insulation material by D. Interiors, Bristol - thanks guys!. (Photo courtesy Dean Knights) |
| Safely arrived on site. (Photo courtesy John Boon) |
| 26 November 2023 Felt and battened with slating started. |
| Lane side. |
| 23 January 2024 Slating over the main part of the new Toilet Block is now complete. A small number of slates and the ridge to be finished on the store room area. |
| 28 January 2024 Roof is now complete! Onto the internal works, drains and more... |
| 30 January 2024 A sewerage pump is required as the Septic Tank level is unfavourable. The cylinder is seen in its hole and being surrounded by concrete (with the inside containing a slightly larger amount of water to maintain its shape). |
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