Drain-laying on Beach Road

[forcebwithu 4,853]

On 5/20/2020 at 2:31 PM, Bullfrog said:

A blinding layer maybe ..???

Had to look that up. I believe you are correct.

In construction, blinding is a base layer of weak concrete or sand that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry working surface. A thin layer, usually around 50 mm (2 inches) thick, of blinding is poured over the hardcore, sealing in the underlying material and levelling off the surface.

[Bullfrog 2,224]

1 hour ago, forcebwithu said:

Had to look that up. I believe you are correct.

In construction, blinding is a base layer of weak concrete or sand that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry working surface. A thin layer, usually around 50 mm (2 inches) thick, of blinding is poured over the hardcore, sealing in the underlying material and levelling off the surface.

I have never been involved in kerb work before, just several thousand telecomms towers worldwide so was just guessing really ......

[forcebwithu 4,853]

Today's photo update of the Beach Rd drainage project.

Hard to see in this pic, but the catch basin is still almost 3/4 full of water, so they've not yet cleaned it out. I would have thought it would be easier to clean the muck out before they completed the concrete enclosure.

First time I've seen them make an effort to sort the paving stones by color.

Looks good when they match to the existing pavers.

Not so good when they don't.

Wonder what numbnut thought it was a good idea to spray paint a marker on the pavers.

[forcebwithu 4,853]

[forcebwithu 4,853]

The drainage project and beach pics after the early morning storms.

Surprised they still haven't cleaned out the sand from the north end catch basin. The longer they wait, the more the sand will get washed farther into the drains and the harder it will be to clean it out.

Beach is still in good shape.

The usual spots prone to flooding and beach washouts look none the worse after this morning's storms. Probably more to do with lack of heavy rain than the new drains doing their job.

The new structure at the south end is for drainage diversion gates.

Further proof this morning's rainfall wasn't much as only one of the three overflow pipes was discharging effluent.

A peek inside the pumping station. Not sure what function this machinery serves.

[forcebwithu 4,853]

Beach Rd drain update from this morning. North end they're now working on the opposite side of the road, tying the existing drains to the new drain.

North end is getting new paving stones.

Good to see the beach open again. Farther south noticed mostly Thais enjoying the beach.

Beach chairs practicing social distancing.

[aj 62]

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klang. did not see any drain work and looked like pavers were back in place.

Have they actually finish all but south tie in?

[forcebwithu 4,853]

2 hours ago, aj said:

?u-tube video show show dolphin to

klang. did not see any drain work and looked like pavers were back in place.

Have they actually finish all but south tie in?

Yes, the project is pretty much finished. I'll get out maybe tomorrow and snap some pics of the finished project.

[jacko 8,814]

If it rained in town like it did at my place last night it got a good testing.

[forcebwithu 4,853]

As the Beach Rd drainage project is pretty much completed, thought it would be good to see what the finished product looks like.

Of concern is this catch basin on the north end. While it's not easy to see in the pic, it's still half full of water with no discernible movement of the water. To me that's indicative of inadequate drainage slope.

The north end got new pavers, so the rebuilt footpath looks good.

But a short ways from the north end they used a mishmash of recycled pavers and the result looks like crap.

Where some effort was put in to match the existing color scheme, the result looks a lot better.

The matching of colors is the exception though.

Only one of the three security tents are staffed now.

This was the only section of beach, near Soi 5, that I saw evidence of erosion from storm water runoff.

Looks like they haven't had to use the Soi 6 pumps, yet.

Pattaya lifeguards trying to figure out what the red floaty thing is for.  In fairness to them, and as an ex-competitive swimmer, they look like they have the characteristic build of a swimmer, so they may actually know how to swim.

Another section that employed workers that weren't colorblind.

But it was a short section, then the colorblind crew was back.

In some sections it was easier for them to fill the gaps with concrete, rather than properly fit the pavers.

The doors at the end of the long concrete box on the south end are designed to swing free. I could see them open and close slightly from wave action. When the diversion gates in the previous picture are raised, the storm water pressure will be enough to allow that water to flow freely into the sea.

I wonder what the point is of having that outflow box when these outflow pipes accomplish the same thing.

[forcebwithu 4,853]

Well it didn't take them long to dig up the newly repaired footpath. 

[TheFiend 1,181]

3 hours ago, forcebwithu said:

Well it didn't take them long to dig up the newly repaired footpath. 

Looks like they are working on burying a cable.... probably an afterthought!!!

Edited July 2, 2020 by TheFiend

[forcebwithu 4,853]

1 hour ago, TheFiend said:

Looks like they are working on burying a cable.... probably an afterthought!!!

Since they're only doing this in one section, I suspect the electric to the lights in the area failed and they're running a new line. The question then becomes, why didn't they notice the lights were out and run a new line before repairing the footpath.

[yselmike 390]

6 hours ago, forcebwithu said:

Well it didn't take them long to dig up the newly repaired footpath. 

That's the beauty of laying bricks/tiles on sand easy to maintain and repair when the sand shifts or rain and the sea affect them.

If they maintain them is another story.

[jacko 8,814]

17 hours ago, forcebwithu said:

Well it didn't take them long to dig up the newly repaired footpath

It is all about re-work here, makes me think of the R-Con corner.

[TaaSaparot 11]

[aj 62]

? that explains standing water in drains

they slope north

[Barhop 197]

On 7/2/2020 at 6:54 PM, forcebwithu said:

Since they're only doing this in one section, I suspect the electric to the lights in the area failed and they're running a new line. The question then becomes, why didn't they notice the lights were out and run a new line before repairing the footpath.

Some years ago my local council here in Oz had some renovating done to their buildings.  The pavers on the footpath outside were laid three times before the job was finally finished.  TiT can happen elsewhere 

[forcebwithu 4,853]

Better late than never they figured it's a good idea to clean out construction debris from the new drains.

[forcebwithu 4,853]

They're still working on cleaning out the muck in the drains.

Also noticed they've put in curbs to block storm water runoff to the beach at the low points from Pattaya Klang north. Kind of self-defeating IMHO if the goal is clear the roads of flood waters ASAP.

Wonder if they'll close the swing gate once the tide comes back in.

[Bazle 1,485]

I've just seen a video a mate posted on FB of the devastation of the beach by the rains last night. It looks like the new drainage has had very little effect.

[tallguy 1,474]

3 hours ago, Bazle said:

I've just seen a video a mate posted on FB of the devastation of the beach by the rains last night. It looks like the new drainage has had very little effect.

Last night"s storm was very heavy. I saw a video of Soi Buakhau during the rain, it was knee deep but later reports suggested the flooding cleared quickly.

[Bullfrog 2,224]

Just now, tallguy said:

Last night"s storm was very heavy. I saw a video of Soi Buakhau during the rain, it was knee deep but later reports suggested the flooding cleared quickly.

It was 12 inches here .... but when I say 12 inches it is the diameter of the wet patches on my ceiling from where the roof leaks..... Also the pump that is permanently located at the culvert outlet wouldn't start so it was a night of drinking homebrew watching the flooding get higher and higher up my steps ....

[Bullfrog 2,224]

1 hour ago, Bazle said:

I've just seen a video a mate posted on FB of the devastation of the beach by the rains last night. It looks like the new drainage has had very little effect.

From what I have seen on YT the damage is exactly the same as it always is and in the same locations ... maybe I'll take a walk tomorrow...

Edited October 3, 2020 by Bullfrog

[forcebwithu 4,853]

Looks like they're building a new base for the electric junction box and running a new, buried line to it.