tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post7903825427683556500..comments2024-02-10T18:50:01.193+10:00Comments on Gully Grove: Last mega wallChris http://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-65186171001835364512008-04-12T12:02:57.333+10:002008-04-12T12:02:57.333+10:00So with the excavating - was that done by hand or ...So with the excavating - was that done by hand or excavator? <br><br>--------------------<br>www.onegreenacre.comAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06025587638783374721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-61869294007001788252008-04-12T19:33:22.775+10:002008-04-12T19:33:22.775+10:00Hi Andrew.The only mechanical help we had on site ...Hi Andrew.<br><br>The only mechanical help we had on site was from Hanson, who delivered the pallets of bricks.<br><br>Sloping sites always present the problem of access. Even when you can get something delivered on site, there is always another level it has to travel up or down.<br><br>So yes, everything was done by hand. We used a couple of mattocks, a shovel and spade, plus our beloved metal rake. Our builders barrow moved all the dirt for the fill sides.<br><br>That's why this project has taken us 5 to 6 months in total. We would've spent 1 to 2 months on hand excavation alone - including the removal of several sappling gums. Mind you, it hasn't been a full time job either. Mostly done for a few hours in the afternoons and on weekends.<br><br>Hiring contrators, while it would've been quicker, we wouldn't get a feel for the overall design. Because once you personally get down into the dirt - travesing it with manual equipment daily; only then can you formulate the best use of the land.<br><br>The sacrifice is that it takes longer. But its a great way to keep active and have something to do in your spare time.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.com