Upgrade to an Existing Path
Date published: 17 February, 2022
For recent changes to this guidance, please see the bottom of the page.
Aim
The aim of this item is to upgrade an existing path for non-motorised public use, with a hard-core sub base and a whin-dust or equivalent surface, to provide a robust and comfortable path for shared use.
Eligibility
Standalone item, any land is eligible.
Requirements
- Scrape off vegetation, soil or similar to expose remaining path surface or sub-base, and landscape along path edges and verge.
- Lay Type 1 hard-core sub-base material 100mm minimum depth and compact with a vibrating plate or roller.
- Apply a surface layer of whin dust, granite dust or equivalent to a minimum depth of 25mm, and compact with a vibrating plate or roller.
Other details:
- Path width will normally be 1.8 metre.
- Depending on anticipated user numbers, mix of user types, flow and terrain narrower or wider path may be acceptable if justified, within the range of 1.2m to 2.5m.
- Photographic evidence: You must keep a photographic record of the path construction showing before and during construction and photos taken at representative intervals along the path length and to include the following:
- Tray creation clearly showing minimum 100mm depth.
- Sub-base laying and compaction showing compaction in process.
- Surface material laying; clearly showing minimum 25mm depth.
Payment
You can claim £6.20 per square metre.
Inspections
The inspectors will check:
- The location and extent of the work as is detailed in the contract schedule of works and contract map.
- That the capital item requirements have been met as detailed above.
- That photographic evidence has been provided as detailed above.
Recent changes
Section | Change |
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Eligibility | Standalone item added for 2022 round. |
Requirements | Updated text for 2022 round. |