Inland Waterways – Page 7
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NewsRothen 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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NewsCanal 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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NewsSingle 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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NewsWrenbury 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.
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NewsIWA HS2 campaign continues
The Inland Waterways Association is continuing its campaign to minimise disruption to canals from HS2 Phase 2b Western Leg.
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NewsCanal and River Trust joins youth job scheme
The Canal & River Trust is joining the government’s Kickstart scheme, creating new opportunities for up to 69 young people in heritage repair, construction and waterways management.
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NewsNoé launches eco houseboat in UK
Noé has launched its environmentally-friendly houseboat on to the UK market.
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NewsMDL commits to £60m ten year investment
Despite a year of setbacks, MDL Marinas has continued with its £5m investment programme, helping to improve facilities for berth holders and visitors alike.
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NewsScottish government invests £20m in canals
Improvement works costing £19.95m are set to get underway across Scotland’s canals this winter.
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NewsCaledonian Canal improvement work begins
Improvement works totally £1.8 million are set to get underway at Gairlochy on the Caledonian Canal this winter.
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NewsWaterways Ireland winter maintenance works
Beginning this month, Waterways Ireland is commencing a programme of maintenance works on the Lower Bann and Bellanaleck Quay.
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NewsCanal & River Trust income up £6m
Canal & River Trust income increased by £6.1m to £216.1m in 2019/20 with total expenditure for 2019/20 at £194.1m.
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News2% rise in licence fees
Canal & River Trust headline boat licence fees will rise by 2% from April 1 2021.
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NewsGreen Flag status for 100 miles of waterways
One hundred miles of waterways across England and Wales have been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.
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NewsSustainability requires investment
The installation of 300 shore power mains connection charging sites is just one recommendation for the UK Government from the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) to make boating more sustainable.
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NewsLondon boat numbers double
How best to manage London’s busy waterways is to be discussed with boaters and other stakeholders.
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NewsGood year for canals despite challenges
Boating numbers and income are up for 2019/20 according to the annual report and accounts published by the Canal & River Trust.
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NewsMajor funding for Canal & River Trust projects
The Canal & River Trust has been awarded over £1.6m in funding for 17 projects across the country.
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NewsTees Barrage refurb reaches halfway point
The halfway milestone of a major restoration project by the Canal & River Trust at the Tees Barrage has been reached.
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NewsCruise the Grand Union Canal the eco way
The Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Trust has commissioned a new eco-friendly traditional narrowboat for cruising on the Grand Union Canal.
