Inland Waterways – Page 6
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NewsABC 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.
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IWA 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.
