Bungling builders install riverside benches facing Wilko instead of the water

BUNGLING builders installed riverside park benches facing a Wilko instead of the water. The seating, set in concrete, will now be pulled up and put back correctly by the red-faced contractors at no extra cost. The benches in Andover, Hants, are directly facing the storefront and a brick wall. Council leader Cllr Phil North said: […]

BUNGLING builders installed riverside park benches facing a Wilko instead of the water.

The seating, set in concrete, will now be pulled up and put back correctly by the red-faced contractors at no extra cost.

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The benches are directly facing the storefront and a brick wall[/caption]

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On the other side, however, is a pleasant waterfront[/caption]

The benches in Andover, Hants, are directly facing the storefront and a brick wall.

Council leader Cllr Phil North said: “Whilst it’s not unusual to experience some issues on a construction project, I couldn’t quite believe it when I visited the site on Tuesday.

“Maybe the contractors are just fans of 1960s architecture.

“Suffice to say, I immediately raised it with council officers, who had already arranged a snagging walkabout for this morning anyway. Some snag.

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The benches will now be pulled up and put back correctly by the builders[/caption]

“Obviously they have been fitted incorrectly. They were, of course, always designed to face the river.

“I’m pleased to confirm that the bench company themselves are visiting the site next week to fix the issue at no extra cost. The armrests will also be installed at the same time.

“Whilst this is mildly embarrassing, overall I think the area is looking really smart – and will be transformed yet further once the grass has been laid next week.”

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