THE COUNCIL is now using QR codes to update visitors on specific locations on Chester’s City Walls and has revamped the City Walls webpage on its website.

QR code information boards are now in place at the 1966 Bridge (over Nicholas Street) and the Recorder Steps where scaffolding is in place, as well as the location where lime mortar trials are taking place by Chester Cathedral stonemasons. 

The QR code directs smartphone users to the dedicated City Walls webpage.

The revamped webpage gives an overview of the City Walls, including information and videos on day-to-day maintenance programmes, as well as current work on the City Walls, an archive and timeline of previously completed projects, including videos, and frequently asked questions.

Information on progress with the repairs to the collapsed section of the City Walls will appear on this page when available.

Preparation work has started at the collapse site and passers-by may have noticed the preparation of the concrete footings for the scaffold ramp that will be built to access the site under the Grosvenor Shopping Centre car park access ramp.

Cllr Karen Shore, Cheshire West and Chester Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for environment, transport and highways, said: “Our new QR info boards will provide visitors to the Chester’s historic City Walls information to explain why certain locations have scaffolding in place.

“The revamped webpage has lots of interesting behind the scenes information, work that takes place on the City Wall every day of the year.

“At the collapse site the ramp being constructed has to be capable of supporting men, machines and materials.

" Work to date has been about preparing the access route through the underground car park/service area, surveying it and protecting tight corners by putting protective panels around concrete columns. 

"We hope to have more information about the repair programme in December.

“We will continue to ensure that Chester’s City Walls, an internationally recognised heritage asset, are preserved and maintained to the highest standard.”