Upgrade to an Existing Path

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Date published: 14 May, 2021

Date superseded: 18 February, 2022

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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

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 to include the following:

- Tray creation and excavation: clearly showing 100mm depth, photos taken at intervals along path length.

- Sub-base laying and compaction : showing compaction in process

-Surface material laying; clearly showing 25mm depth, photos taken at intervals along path length.

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.