[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 13/07/2007 12:58:38 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > seems to show a planned finish date of 29th October, but the > date when boats will be allowed through isn't shown. > > The EA have put up a PDF on their site giving the latest news, but as it's > dated 26 June It can't have changed much. It's at > <_http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/ely_derail_up_1796813.pdf_ > > (http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/ely_derail_up_1796813.pdf) > > and contains > maps etc, including showing the National site.
I spoke to the EA about it a couple of days ago. If everything goes to plan (and that's a bit of a big 'if') it is still hoped to complete crane installation and removal of rail wagons by mid August, after which it will then be safe for the EA to inspect and if necessary clear the river for reopening to navigation. They are optimistic that they would then be able to get the river open in time for boats attending the National to get through at least day or two before the event. The stoppage is on the Ely > Ouse, is the Hundred Foot Tidal River (Earith-Denver) a viable alternative? > EA tell me that between five and ten boats are already using it daily. It seems perfectly viable but needs a bit more careful planning to time your journey at the right state of the tide. This may well mean making the tidal journey in two parts - Salters Lode to Denver and Denver to Brownshill. Martin L
