Preparing the track bed, Bramcote Lane tram stop
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Preparing the track bed, Bramcote Lane tram stop
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 13 Sep 2013
This specialist equipment treats the sub-soil with quicklime which stabilises the soil. The method avoids the need to remove large volumes of soil and bring in suitable base material, significantly reducing the amount of road traffic - and transport costs - during the works.
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Image Location
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