Inland Waterways – Page 6
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NewsPhase one of Winchburgh marina completes
The first phase of work to build a new marina on the Union Canal in Winchburgh, West Lothian has completed with the construction of the marina basin.
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Electric narrowboat propulsion trial
Ortomarine is holding an electric propulsion performance trial for narrowboats, aiming to show that green technology for inland boating is a viable option.
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New Snap To Shop catalogue
Midland Chandlers, part of the Arleigh group, has released its latest trade product catalogue.
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Further funding received for Ulster Canal
Waterways Ireland is to receive 6 million Euros in funding to complete phase two of the restoration of the Ulster Canal.
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Three further Broads speeding convictions
The Broads Authority has prosecuted a further three boaters for navigation bylaw offences on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
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New marina near Shakespeare’s birthplace
Geomac, part of marine civil engineering company, Land and Water Group, has announced the development of a brand new marina in Stratford-upon-Avon, due to open this autumn.
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Arleigh Group extends range of Victron products
ASAP Supplies and Midland Chandlers are expanding their offerings to boaters with a range of new Victron products.
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Rothen Group achieves carbon reduction award
The Rothen Group (TRG) has been awarded a ‘Carbon Neutral Plus’ accolade from Carbon Footprint for its commitment to addressing environmental issues.
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Major works planned at Earlswood Lakes
The Canal & River Trust has begun work on a £1.6 million programme of improvements to Earlswood Lakes in the West Midlands.
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Figure of Three repair nears completion
A major £3 million repair project at Figure of Three Lock on the Calder & Hebble Navigation is nearing completion.
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ABC Leisure buys Springwood Haven
Springwood Haven Marina boatyard and chandlery has been sold to ABC Leisure Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Boaters prosecuted for Broads offences
The Broads Authority is warning boaters not to speed and put other people’s lives at risk.
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Record number of rescues in 2020
River Canal Rescue experienced another record year in 2020 in terms of the number of rescues it undertook.
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North West waterways get £15m boost
The Canal & River Trust is investing £15m this winter on carrying out essential repairs, upgrades and maintenance work to the historic waterways in north west England.
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Unprecedented fall in demand
The Canal & River Trust’s latest annual report shows an unprecedented drop in use of the waterways as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Canal and River Trust invests in London
The Canal & River Trust has pledged a further £190K in 2021 and 2022 to improve the facilities and moorings on London’s inland waterways.
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Rothen Group supports canal winter works
The Rothen Group is working with the Canal & River Trust on its £43.6m winter works programme to repair and maintain the UK’s network of inland waterways.
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Canal and River Trust receive £2m eco funding
The Canal & River Trust will receive £2 million in funding to support the charity in its efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change.
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Single supplier template for going electric
With his move to a narrowboat delayed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the chief technology officer of a marine electronics company has found time to create an electric narrowboat ‘reference design’ to inspire others to ‘Go Electric’.
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Wrenbury canal lift bridge gets upgrade
The Canal & River Trust has invested £150,000 in upgrading a vital historic canal lift bridge in the village of Wrenbury, near Nantwich in Cheshire, to give it modern safety controls.
