The city of Portage will once again invest in Silver Lake Beach.

The Parks and Recreation Board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to proceed with the replacement of a retaining wall at the location this spring.

The more than 200-foot-long wall will be replaced instead of repaired. The full replacement is expected to cost around $100,000.

Board members said they want the wall to be aesthetically pleasing and noted that it could look something like the retaining wall at the Market Square parking lot downtown.

Well be dead the next time they replace this wall, said Board Chairman Brian Zirbes, stating the groups rationale for going beyond a simple repair.

Zirbes, however, was the lone no vote Tuesday. Zirbes is not against the project, but had hoped it would go farther and potentially expand facilities with a deck of some type.

Manager of Parks and Recreation Dan Kremer, however, said the project budget did not allow the group to expand the scope. The plan presented was what the engineer thought was the best option for function and longevity within the proposed budget, he said.

Funding for the project was approved as part of the 2015 city budget.

The city will now seek construction bids for the project.

Board member Todd Kreckman, an assistant varsity soccer coach in Portage, called on city officials to get tougher in protecting the varsity soccer field in Veterans Memorial Field.

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Repairing slip near Broad Bay that has inconvenienced motorists since 2013 is about to start, and work on widening Portobello Rd and renewing the sea wall close to Otakou is under way.

The $1.51 million project to build a retaining wall at Turnbulls Bay, by Broad Bay, would begin ''almost immediately'', Dunedin City Council roading projects engineer Michael Harrison said.

The wall was required after the road was undermined during a storm in mid-2013 and the damage has caused traffic delays ever since.

Mr Harrison said yesterday set-up work had been done, plans were in place, and materials ordered so the contractor could begin work.

The first job was to relocate a telecommunication cable. After that, the project would involve building a reinforced earth retaining structure, with concrete blocks on its face.

It would be built to allow for future road-widening and cycleway work.

The project, depending on weather, was expected to be completed by May.

At Otakou, another stage of the Portobello Rd-Harington Point Rd safety improvements began last month.

That work would involve renewing the sea wall, widening the road and building a walking and cycle lane.

The work near the settlement was expected to finish in April.

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Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job today? The purpose of a retaining wall in a residential setting is to correct the natural slope of the grounds, leaving a level area for gardening, building a patio, or otherwise enjoying more of your property than you would otherwise be able to. This function calls for a huge amount of strength, endurance, and resistance to the elements. Nowadays, concrete may be the material that best fits the bill. Lets look at the pros and cons of installing a concrete retaining wall on your land.

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Choice. There are three basic types of concrete retaining wall installation: concrete blocks, precast concrete panels, or poured-in-place concrete. This allows you the flexibility to choose the method thats right for your situation.

Strength. Concrete is extremely strong, which is a vital quality when youre talking about holding up tons of earth and water. Whats more, after installation, your concrete retaining wall will continue to cure in place, further increasing its strength.

Durability. A concrete wall can stand up to the test of time, often lasting for a century or longer.

Resistance. Do you want a retaining wall thats fireproof, rot-proof, and rustproof? Concretes right for the job. Precast concrete also tends to be exceptionally resistant to road salts and freeze-thaw cycles in harsh winter climates.

Ease of installation. It is usually faster and easier to install a concrete retaining wall compared to other, much more labor-intensive types.

Flexibility. Concrete will allow you to build curves, angles, or staircases into the retaining wall design with a minimum of difficulty.

Good looks. Say goodbye to the boring gray concrete of yesteryear. Todays concrete offers you a plethora of design and color possibilities. It can be made to look like a variety of materials, such as stone, or it may be faced with a natural stone veneer. There are special stains for coloring concrete to the shade of your choice.

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Durham Castle, built in the 11th century, is facing a serious damp problem Norman Chapel is one of the worst affected sections of the former palace Durham University hopes to root out the damp with maintenance work Experts described the works as 'essential' to prevent further deterioration

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Published: 06:20 EST, 9 January 2015 | Updated: 06:37 EST, 9 January 2015

It was a stronghold built by the Normans to help defend England from rebellious northerners and marauding Scots, but 11th century Durham Castle now faces another battle - against damp.

Durham University, responsible for the upkeep of the grand monument, hopes to root out the damp in the oldest parts of the castle.

The Norman Chapel, which is almost 1,000 years old, is one of the worst affected sections of the former bishop's palace and could undergo vital work to dry it out.

Durham Castle is facing a battle against damp, with some of the oldest sections of the grand monument worst affected

Durham University, responsible for the castle's upkeep, hopes to carry out work to eradicate the damp

The university has submitted proposals to Durham Council and hopes to eradicate the damp by building a retaining wall.

Trevar Armour,director of estates and buildings at Durham University said: 'There is currently some dampness affecting the walls of the Norman Chapel at Durham Castle.

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