Inland Waterways – Page 7
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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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Canal 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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Noé launches eco houseboat in UK
Noé has launched its environmentally-friendly houseboat on to the UK market.
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MDL 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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Scottish 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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Caledonian 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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Waterways 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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Canal & 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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2% rise in licence fees
Canal & River Trust headline boat licence fees will rise by 2% from April 1 2021.
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Green 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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Sustainability 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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London boat numbers double
How best to manage London’s busy waterways is to be discussed with boaters and other stakeholders.
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Good 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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Major 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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Tees 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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Cruise 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.
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New Midlands marina
A new 60-berth marina located on the Coventry Canal, constructed during the Covid-19 lock-down, is to open next week.
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Plans to attract boaters to Leicester
The Canal & River Trust, working in partnership with Leicester City Council, has submitted plans for new boat moorings to be created at the city’s historic Memory Lane Wharf, enabling boaters to stop off and explore the city.
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Zero-emissions power plant development
EP Barrus has partnered with Hypermotive and HPi-CEproof to develop a fuel cell battery hybrid power plant for inland waterways vessels.
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RCR performs logistical miracle
River Canal Rescue has recovered 49 boats following the failure of the Twerton sluice gates on the River Avon.
