First photos of 2012

The preparatory works continue apace in the new year.  The haul road has reached the former sewage treatment works as the first photo shows.  There is evidence of plant inside the fence on the left. 

The second photo looks into the former settlement beds where a digger and dumper truck have been at work.  I can remember passing there years ago and seeing a sea of tomato plants growing.  No prizes for guessing how they were sown!  That can't be a great location to be digging out.

The next looks towards the works compound from the same spot.

Moving round to Hillgate there is more evidence of plant working.

Looking to the right, there is a clear view of the haul road snaking away from the existing embankment.

Final shot straight ahead towards the compound with the haul road passing across the middle.  The fence posts now have wire strung along the entire length.  The new embankment has to be constructed by September so this phase will be fairly intensive with a continuous stream of lorries arriving and departing.