Five sunken boats will be removed from the Bath river, addressing pollution and safety hazards after years of delays.
Five sunken boats will be removed from the Bath river, addressing pollution and safety hazards after years of delays.
Five sunken boats will be removed from the Bath river, addressing pollution and safety hazards after years of delays.
Sunken Boats Finally To Be Pulled From Bath River After Delays
Sunken Boats Finally To Be Pulled From Bath River After Delays
Casey Nolan lives by the river. He said the council was told of this issue years ago and is glad something is finally happening. He thinks removing them improves the river flow.
The boats look bad and create a hazard for river traffic. A buoy warns of one sunken boat near the railway bridge, with two more boats sitting half-submerged nearby. They are full of holes.
Ian Herve said the removal is “about time.” He feels owners should pay the removal costs. A visitor also thought the situation was a shame.
Tim Ball is a council member. He said they tried to work with owners to remove the boats. Because that failed, the council will remove the boats.
Work starts March 15 and should take one week, weather permitting. The path and river will stay open, and this is part of the Better Moorings Project, which addresses mooring issues.
Ball notes the river defends the city from flooding. Between October and March, water rises often, making mooring dangerous, especially in winter. A safety report supports this claim.
Ball urged boat owners to moor properly. Use official sites and check your boats often, and ensure your boat is ready and insured, even for salvage.
Casey Nolan lives by the river. He said the council was told of this issue years ago and is glad something is finally happening. He thinks removing them improves the river flow.
The boats look bad and create a hazard for river traffic. A buoy warns of one sunken boat near the railway bridge, with two more boats sitting half-submerged nearby. They are full of holes.
Ian Herve said the removal is “about time.” He feels owners should pay the removal costs. A visitor also thought the situation was a shame.
Tim Ball is a council member. He said they tried to work with owners to remove the boats. Because that failed, the council will remove the boats.
Work starts March 15 and should take one week, weather permitting. The path and river will stay open, and this is part of the Better Moorings Project, which addresses mooring issues.
Ball notes the river defends the city from flooding. Between October and March, water rises often, making mooring dangerous, especially in winter. A safety report supports this claim.
Ball urged boat owners to moor properly. Use official sites and check your boats often, and ensure your boat is ready and insured, even for salvage.
Casey Nolan lives by the river. He said the council was told of this issue years ago and is glad something is finally happening. He thinks removing them improves the river flow.
The boats look bad and create a hazard for river traffic. A buoy warns of one sunken boat near the railway bridge, with two more boats sitting half-submerged nearby. They are full of holes.
Ian Herve said the removal is “about time.” He feels owners should pay the removal costs. A visitor also thought the situation was a shame.
Tim Ball is a council member. He said they tried to work with owners to remove the boats. Because that failed, the council will remove the boats.
Work starts March 15 and should take one week, weather permitting. The path and river will stay open, and this is part of the Better Moorings Project, which addresses mooring issues.
Ball notes the river defends the city from flooding. Between October and March, water rises often, making mooring dangerous, especially in winter. A safety report supports this claim.
Ball urged boat owners to moor properly. Use official sites and check your boats often, and ensure your boat is ready and insured, even for salvage.