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The pond in the front garden

Malcolm had looked forward to building a pond which had been an ambition of his. The ground was dug out to shape then the hole dressed with sand on which was laid a butyl sheet. The sheet was trimmed up and onto a cement ledge which had been prepared to the correct level. The pond was then slowly filled with water to ensure that the lining settled into position without being stretched. Finally a layer of stone slabe were laid around the top to protect any exposed butyl lining from damage by sunlight.

 

Construction Completed Established

The natural level of the ground water is evident in this picture

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The newly finished pond stocked with lilies and goldfish

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A later view as the pond establishes and flowers are growing in the adjacent bed

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