| UK. British Waterways completes £1.3 million refurbishment on Huddersfield Narrow Canal |
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| Tuesday, 06 June 2006 | |
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Waterways news: British Waterways has completed a fundamental £1.3 million refurbishment to the Scout embankment near Mossley on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The works to stabilise the embankment, install a new canal liner and reconstruct the canal walls were completed on time despite snow, heavy rain and flooding of the site. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal is designated as a Site of Special Interest for its range of aquatic and marginal plants. As part of the engineering scheme, important ecological work was undertaken in consultation with English Nature and Greater Manchester Ecology Unit. Through the inclusion of newly created reed beds, additional Crayfish habitat and tree planting, the scheme aimed to improve the ecological value of the site. British Waterways appointed Galliford Try Construction as contractor to carry out the remediation works which started in October and were completed in time for the new boating season. John Ackroyd, Senior Project Engineer, British Waterways, said: "We had to act swiftly and erect a large marquee, similar to those used for weddings, to shield the important work to install the PVC liner from the weather. Without this, the work would not have proceeded and we wouldn’t have finished the job in time for the planned re-opening. The project team worked tirelessly to get the canal back open in all weathers. This is a popular length for walkers and the improved towpaths and installation of benches has received much praise from locals." |
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