Botched Retaining Wall

The Great Wall of Coarsegold, a four-tiered retaining wall system in Madera County, California, has been slowly failing from its lowest tier during its two years of life. Some speculation exists about whether the upper walls were built too close to the lowest tier. Without question, though, design mistakes were made. The Grand Jury’s list of errors is lengthy and underscores the need for proper, expert review of both wall design and site specifications. Read about it in the Sierra Star.