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Post by kris on Mar 6, 2020 9:37:44 GMT
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Post by pearley on Mar 6, 2020 9:51:26 GMT
They'll have get the travelling lock keepers trained up. I guess the old ones have all retired by now.
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Post by TonyDunkley on Mar 6, 2020 10:19:15 GMT
They'll have get the travelling lock keepers trained up. I guess the old ones have all retired by now. That will be the least of the initial problems which will have to be sorted, . . depth is going to be top of the list. This traffic is ex-Hull, and that means that there's the potential for loading down to 8 foot draught every trip, and if the A & C was under the control of a real navigation or harbour authority, that would mean an absolute minimum of 9' 3" (vessel draught + 15% for 'squat') in the Main Navigable Channel [MNC] all the way to Knostrop from Goole. Bearing in mind that C&RT think vessel draught and least depth for navigation are the same thing, . . and insist that the MNC extends across the whole width of the navigation from bank to bank, it's going to be interesting to see how they go about getting the A & C 'fit for purpose' again 6 years and 9 months after the Besthorpe to Whitwood sand and gravel traffic finished in July 2013. |
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Post by naughtyfox on Mar 6, 2020 15:52:20 GMT
"and insist that the MNC extends across the whole width of the navigation from bank to bank"
Indeed.
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Post by JohnV on Mar 6, 2020 20:42:47 GMT
It is something I would dearly love to see .... but I am not very good at holding my breath
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Post by TonyDunkley on Mar 6, 2020 21:01:19 GMT
"and insist that the MNC extends across the whole width of the navigation from bank to bank" Indeed. Yes, . . we're on the verge of what will be one of the most extensive improvement schemes the Northeast's inland commercial waterways have ever undergone. Of course, the S&SYC to Rotherham will have to be brought up to the same standards too ! With both the A & C and the S&SYC dredged to a least depth of 9' 3'' for their whole width, including all the Aire and Don river sections forming part of the navigations, the past achievements of the likes of Bartholomew and Vermuyden will fade into insignificance. |
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Post by Jim on Mar 6, 2020 21:06:11 GMT
"and insist that the MNC extends across the whole width of the navigation from bank to bank" Indeed. Yes, . . we're on the verge of what will be one of the most extensive improvement schemes the Northeast's inland commercial waterways have ever undergone. Of course, the S&SYC to Rotherham will have to be brought up to the same standards too ! With both the A & C and the S&SYC dredged to a least depth of 9' 3'' for their whole width, including all the Aire and Don river sections forming part of the navigations, the past achievements of the likes of Bartholomew and Vermuyden will fade into insignificance. They could pay for it with EA flood control money. What will they do with the "toxic spoil" though... |
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Post by TonyDunkley on Mar 7, 2020 10:10:44 GMT
Yes, . . we're on the verge of what will be one of the most extensive improvement schemes the Northeast's inland commercial waterways have ever undergone. Of course, the S&SYC to Rotherham will have to be brought up to the same standards too ! With both the A & C and the S&SYC dredged to a least depth of 9' 3'' for their whole width, including all the Aire and Don river sections forming part of the navigations, the past achievements of the likes of Bartholomew and Vermuyden will fade into insignificance. They could pay for it with EA flood control money. What will they do with the "toxic spoil" though... A fair amount of it could be put to good use in burying C&RT's Milton Keynes headquarters, . . along with Parry and the majority of his 'toxic' management 'team' still inside ! |
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Post by peterboat on Mar 9, 2020 23:27:28 GMT
The tanker is up today but loading lighter than ever some spot dredging is going to happen apparently
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Post by duncan on Aug 3, 2020 9:10:14 GMT
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Post by kris on Aug 3, 2020 9:18:07 GMT
So now all cart have to do is make sure the navigation is maintained to the required level for the laden boats to navigate.
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Post by JohnV on Aug 3, 2020 11:35:29 GMT
Oooooh look ........... is it a bird is it a plane no !!! it's Peppa with wings
Joking aside kris .... I would love to see it, dearly love to see it, however I have been disapointed so many times
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Post by kris on Aug 3, 2020 12:23:58 GMT
The reason this whole thing has taken so long is because of the reluctance by a part of cart to maintain the navigation to the dimensions required.
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Post by duncan on Aug 18, 2020 16:16:13 GMT
Notice Alert
Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Location: Goole to Leeds Aire & Calder Navigation
Tuesday 18 August 2020 14:45 until Monday 5 October 2020 16:00
Type: Advice
Reason: Maintenance
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Original message:
In support of the new freight traffic movement from Hull to Leeds due to commence early September contractors will be undertaking bed levelling work on the Aire & Calder Navigation between Goole and Leeds. Work will focus on the following areas; work may also be required elsewhere on the navigation.
1 Pollington Lock to Pollington Bridge
2 Ferrybridge Lock upstream and downstream
3 Lemonroyd Lock downstream river
4 Rodhill Corner near Stourton Bridge
5 Knostrop Depot
The work is due to commence 19th August or as soon after as circumstances permit and will take about 9 days to complete. The tug Little Shuva will be deployed to undertake the work and will keep a listening watch on channel 74.
Skippers of all craft should remain alert and allow as much space as possible when passing Little Shuva
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Post by duncan on Aug 18, 2020 16:16:57 GMT
Notice Alert Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line Location: Goole to Knostrop Leeds Aire & Calder Navigation Tuesday 18 August 2020 14:00 until Saturday 19 September 2020 17:00 Type: Advice Reason: Information ________________________________________ Original message: The Trust is pleased to announce the commencement of a new freight traffic from Hull to Leeds via Goole. The traffic is due to commence the first week in September or soon after. Initially this will include one or two barge movements per week carrying marine dredged aggregate. Skippers of all craft including unpowered craft are reminded that fully laden freight vessels may not always be able to move from the main channel and passing port to port may not always be possible. Skippers should allow extra space when passing laden freight vessels giving them deep water and plenty of room to swing, unladen barges can be affected by the wind. The Historic Narrowboat club have produced the following advice that some skippers may find useful. hnbc.org.uk/sites/default/files/airecalderguide2009.pdf |
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