Damage To Cycle Path From The Great South Tyneside Earth Quake

That would be one explanation for this. Or maybe that this cycle path is constructed directly over a mine shaft. Or a ley-line?:

Alternatively, maybe the contract for the path was awarded to the lowest bidder, who then decided that a proper foundation was just an expensive luxury.

And no - your eyes do not deceive you. That crack is big enough for me to use it as an impromptu cycle parking facility.

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2 Responses to “ Damage To Cycle Path From The Great South Tyneside Earth Quake ”

  1. Ken on January 9, 2012 at 8:48 am

    WoW !!! Whatever It Is. I Find The Short Termed View Of Building Cycle Lanes Without Proper & Substantial Foundations Crazy. It Leads To Continue Patch Ups Causing Uneveness Also The Fact That Roots Grow Through Causes Health & Safety Issues & Also The Fact That More Money Being Continually Spent Doing This. Would Be Better To Have Sound Foundations In The Long Run. (In A Rush Could Write A Essay About This)

  2. lee kenney on January 10, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Potential lawsuit ? How long was it like this, was it inspected recently ? Rodents , small wee furry ones grooving with a Pick ?