tpt March 2022

Grade II listed bridge being restored to former glory

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March 2, 2022

OXFORD-based civil engineering company Greenford has been appointed by the Canal & River Trust to carry out works on Oxford Canal Bridge 233. Due to the historical significance of the bridge, the works will fulfil the requirements of Historic England’s Grade II listed building standards and will be completed with great respect for the canal…
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Ecofuelboat to start East Midlands run

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March 1, 2022

BOATERS moored around Nottingham, the Upper Trent and the River Soar will soon have a new floating service boat providing all their fuel requirements. Experienced boater Howard Williams bought the ex-GUCC working boat Hampstead three years ago and has been preparing for his new venture for some time. While at Sileby Mill on the River…
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Chester to celebrate 250 years of waterway heritage

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Janet Richardson

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February 28, 2022

THE city of Chester, recently confirmed with the status of the UK`s first Inland Heritage Port, is to celebrate the beginning of the Chester Canal by Act of Parliament 250 years ago in 1772. Boats are expected to gather to support the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) organised campaign on the Dee Branch over the weekend…
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Thames boater fined for illegal moorings

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February 26, 2022

THE owner of two boats was recently fined £800 and ordered to pay costs of almost £21,000 for obstructing a busy part of the River Thames Alistair Trotman broke safety byelaws when mooring the barges he rented out as accommodation at one of the busiest sections of the river, at Molesey Lock in Surrey. At…
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tpt March 2022

Grade II listed bridge being restored to former glory

Ecofuelboat to start East Midlands run

Chester to celebrate 250 years of waterway heritage

Thames boater fined for illegal moorings

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