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Funds sought for Sutton Weaver bridge repairs near Frodsham

Will Chapman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:28:01 +0000

11 Jan 2012

Cheshire West and Chester Council and British Waterways say they are seeking urgent talks with the government over funding for repairs to the Sutton Weaver swing bridge on the A56 near Frodsham.

According to British Waterways, which owns the 90-year-old structure, the bridge will soon need major re-strengthening work at a cost . . . → Read More: Funds sought for Sutton Weaver bridge repairs near Frodsham

Visitors to get rare glimpse of Bingley engineering masterpiece

Will Chapman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:59:36 +0000

Tuesday 10th January 2012 in Aire Valley By Kathryn Bradley – Bradford Telegraph & Argus»

Visitors to Bingley’s world-famous Five Rise Locks will this month get a rare glimpse of parts of the engineering masterpiece normally hidden underwater.

British Waterways has drained the Grade I listed structure for maintenance revealing the bottom of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal . . . → Read More: Visitors to get rare glimpse of Bingley engineering masterpiece

Canal adoption offers skills for work

Will Chapman — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:31:36 +0000

19th Oct 2011

A section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Leigh, Greater Manchester, has been adopted by an organisation providing skills and training for employment.

People who are in treatment for substance abuse, or have recently completed their treatment, will have the chance to volunteer on the canal and learn skills to improve . . . → Read More: Canal adoption offers skills for work

British Waterways announces national dredging contract

Will Chapman — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:17:51 +0000

22nd Nov 2010

British Waterways has awarded a national dredging contract to marine-based civil engineer Land & Water Services Ltd.

The initial contract from December 2010 to March 2015, will run up to and beyond the launch of the new waterways charity which is scheduled to take over the custodianship of British Waterways’ canals and . . . → Read More: British Waterways announces national dredging contract

BW Announces National Dredging Contract

Will Chapman — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:24:41 +0000

November 21st 2010

After a competitive tendering process, British Waterways (BW) has awarded a national dredging contract to marine-based civil engineer Land & Water Services Ltd. The initial contract from December 2010 to March 2015, will run up to and beyond the launch of the new waterways charity which is scheduled to take over the . . . → Read More: BW Announces National Dredging Contract

British Waterways issues statement about Isis Lock

Will Chapman — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:43:16 +0000

16th Nov 2010

The recent installation of a lock landing stage at Isis Lock has been carried out by British Waterways to protect the waterway wall from damage by boat impact and improve safety. The landing stage was constructed and installed with Environment Agency consent, and in consultation with local boaters.

The British Waterways team . . . → Read More: British Waterways issues statement about Isis Lock

British Waterways: £50m restoration on canal network to show heritage

Will Chapman — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:28:36 +0000

11 November 2010

The Yorkshire Evening Post reports:

A £50 million makeover of dozens of historic locks, bridges and aqueducts is to be opened to the public to give people a “behind-the-scenes” look at Britain’s canal network, British Waterways said today.

The restoration programme this winter includes the hanging of more than 100 handcrafted oak . . . → Read More: British Waterways: £50m restoration on canal network to show heritage

British Waterways ‘unlocks’ the potential of volunteering

Will Chapman — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:35:09 +0000

4th Nov 2010

As part of its scheduled move to the charitable sector, British Waterways has been developing its volunteer programme to improve the volunteering experience for those donating their time and increase the value they bring to the nation’s canals.

Integral to the plans has been the recruitment of . . . → Read More: British Waterways ‘unlocks’ the potential of volunteering

Improved access on the Llangollen Canal

Will Chapman — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:52:48 +0000

21st Oct 2010

The latest in a programme of towpath repairs along picturesque Llangollen Canal has made access easier for visitors within the World Heritage Site, improving access to Horseshoe Falls.

The improvements are part the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal Project, a dynamic partnership comprising British Waterways, Northern Marches Cymru, Wrexham County . . . → Read More: Improved access on the Llangollen Canal

The End of Health and Safety Nonsense?

Support — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:46:03 +0000

Friday, 15, Oct 2010 09:09

By Ian Dunt

A long-awaited review into health and safety is set to encourage a return to “commons sense” when it is published later today.

Lord Young, trade and industry secretary under Margaret Thatcher, was asked to carry out the review in June, but his opinions on . . . → Read More: The End of Health and Safety Nonsense?