As part of the leak repairs at East Wichel the contractors have been puddling clay to make the canal watertight. Historically, Puddle Clay was laid in the base of a canal before sheep or cattle were herded round and round to compress (puddle) the clay until it created a waterproof barrier. These days we have sheep foot rollers that are much easier to control.
The photograph shows the vibrating roller being remotely controlled to create the waterproof layer.
Peggy-Sue from the Swindon Branch has completed her 5x walking challenges in aid of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust.
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