The first phase of repairs to a collapsed section of Chester's city walls is now complete.

With stabilisation works forming the first part of the planned repairs, stage two will involve a series of carefully planned intrusive investigations.

Set to be complete next year, it includes carrying out trial pits and ground investigation works both adjacent to the city walls and within the inner core.

Particularly complex, these activities are essential to fully understand the condition of the structure, the form of the wall construction and the ground conditions.

This will enable an appropriate and robust design solution to be developed during the next stage.

"This is a delicate and fragile scheduled monument," said Rose McArthur, CWAC director of transport and highways.

"There have been challenges along the way, including tight site constraints and access restrictions, which has required careful planning and sequencing of temporary construction works.

"Teams have had to react to the day-to-day changing situation as collapse material is removed and the full picture becomes apparent – all whilst maintaining the stability of the City Walls."

The section of the City Walls has now been secured and stabilised. 

A 'Matterport' 3D image of the site is now available on the city walls webpage on the council's website.