Cae Meldon footpath upgraded

A popular path in Gilwern has been upgraded to help improve access for local residents to get to and from the local primary school from homes east of Gilwern. The path, running parallel to Ty Mawr Road, provides an improved walking route away from the road. The original path was weathered, leaving a rough and unusable route. this scheme has upgraded the path so it is now surfaced and provides improved accessibility through the year, especially for those using wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. 

Monmouthshire County Council’s Active Travel team secured funding from the Welsh Government Active Travel Fund to upgrade the path. To mitigate any impact on the ground, surrounding plants, trees and wildlife the path is of a ‘no-dig’ construction style meaning the path is laid on top of the existing ground rather than digging down into the ground. The works included: 

• Removal of the existing path material 
• Widen the path from 1m to 2m 
• Installation of wooden edge boarding  
• Built up either side of the path with soil and re-seed 
• Installation of cell web mesh 
• Filled with stone 
• Laying a porous tarmac top layer 
• Installation of tactile pads on crossing points at either end of the path  

The path is now back open for public use.

Gilwern Active Travel Map

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