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Back to home The Company Careers News Current news Current projects Sewer renewal work Wimbleball Dam maintenance project Wimbleball Dam FAQs How will the work be done? Lostwithiel storm storage tank Dartmoor reservoirs upgrade "Waterlevel" online Community WaterFuture Regulators	Wimbleball Dam FAQs \| What is happening at Wimbleball? Why does the work need to take place? Will we still be able to access the footpaths and bridleways near the dam? Will there be many lorry movements to the site? \| 1. What is happening at Wimbleball? top We are injecting grout into bedrock or 'grout curtain' to protect the foundations of the dam. Read more about "What is happening at Wimbleball?" \| 2. Why does the work need to take place? top As part of our strategy for dam safety, and as required by law, we regularly inspect and maintain our dams. Read more about "Why does the work need to take place?" \| 3. Will we still be able to access the footpaths and bridleways near the dam? top In the interests of safety, there will be occasions when the bridleway next to the dam and the permitted footpath across the dam will be closed. Read more about "Will we still be able to access the footpaths and bridleways near the dam?" \| 4. Will there be many lorry movements to the site? top By mixing the grout on site we will limit the lorry movements to about three per day and these will be on agreed main roads. Read more about "Will there be many lorry movements to the site?"