I have previously reported here about the safety fence planned for Canal Street in Manchester, which will block access to Lock 86 for lock-wheelers.
Boaters were concerned that the new fence would make the use of Lock 86 on the Rochdale Canal more hazardous if foot access to the lock is stopped. Some had expressed concern that BW was not looking after the interests of boaters in this case. BW has now responded to the criticisms by announcing a package of measures to improve safety at Lock 86 and "design out" the need for boaters to climb over the wall and use the historic steps. The planned additional safety measures at Lock 86 are: • the offside landing above the lock to be extended by adding a new landing stage (possibly floating) • the existing landing stage below the lock (under the bridge) to be re-surfaced to improve safety • bespoke steps to be added to the steep cobbled slope between the lock side and the lower landing stage More about these improvements and photos of the locations, along with questions arising from the plans can be found on this page: http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/news/canalstreet2.htm Of course, the proposals do nothing to placate those who just don't want the heritage of the street ruined by the fence... -- Martin Clark Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
