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£7m to be spent preserving historic harbour infrastructure
A multi-million package of essential works has been approved to preserve the historic infrastructure of the Floating Harbour.
It comes after incidents in recent years which have included a section of the Chocolate Path collapsing into the New Cut in 2020.
The £7m programme of works will include:
- Harbour structural assessment inspection – £1.8m
- Pero’s Bridge – £1.35m
- Underfall Yard sluice gates – £1.29m ((Environment Agency grant-in-aid)
- Cascade Steps landing stage and viewing platform – £900,000
- Underfall Yard culvert repair – £900,000
- Netham Lock – £600,000
- Harbour entrance lock gates – £580,000
- Prince Street Bridge – £225,000
Work is currently underway patching up a section of the New Cut wall near Gaol Ferry Bridge – photo: Martin Booth
Councillor Andrew Brown, chair of the Harbour Committee, said: “Investing millions of pounds into our harbour is an investment in one of Bristol’s greatest assets.
“The sustainability of the harbourside estate is critical to many businesses and residents operating and living on and around the water’s edge.
“This programme of works will ensure our historic waterfront remains fully capable of operating as a working harbour while continuing to be one of the most visited and much‑loved destinations in our city.
“I’m delighted we are taking these essential steps to protect and strengthen a place that means so much to so many.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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