Patch Allotment Gate Posts
The old gateposts that date back to when the Patch Allotments were first established in the 1970’s were too short for the 2.4 metre high gates and have struggled with the weight of the gates since palisades were added for better security. This resulted in the alignment of the bolt on the gates periodically becoming misaligned requiring mechanical adjustment.
This September the gateposts have been replaced with posts of the correct height and specification to ensure that they can be operated easily in the future. The gateposts have also been positioned slightly wider than before to make it easier for large vehicles to pass, as was the case this summer when a fire engine needed to gain entry to deal with a fire in a neighbouring orchard.
