Work started on 22 October 2018. A local contractor
brought large scale pumping plant onto site and
moved and cleaned substantial mud and silt from the
two tunnels. This allowed a good visual inspection
of the tunnels with little water. From this I
prepared a repairs report for the owners, and a
report to SPAB, for gaining grant aid for the mud
clearance expenditure.
On 29 October there was further inspection to
establish the cause of the water leakage into areas
of the wheel chamber and next door below the mill
office floor. Scale drawings were prepared (see
below) and technical advice was given by member Paul
Bracey.
