In the basin across from my position, work has been afoot since the beginning of May to construct a marina. After various wrecks had been removed, hundreds of loads of aggregate (rock) were dumped. These were distributed into so-called bunds - which look like piers - from which a large digger would excavate the surrounding waters. The soil that was dug up is being used to build up a foundation for the marina. This still has got a long time to run, most of this year if not into 2020. Fascinating to watch, and fascinating to assess the effect of the tides. A lot of the bunds and other features currently in existence are submerged at high tide.
Construction of cofferdam for slipway
Shifting of soil and aggregate for construction and removal of bunds
Base for small slipway
Scoop
One bund being removed, another being constructed
Demolition of boathouse
Warning sign on Goat Island
Plant on Goat Island
Derelict boathouses
Safety first
Large tubes
The last boat removed from Goat Island
Breaking up of the
Craignair
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