Restoration Plans - Phase 1A
Below are some of the plans for the restoration of various structures on the Phase 1A restoration section of the Cotswold Canals. This information (and much more) is available on the Stroud District Council (SDC) website, and is provided here for ease of access.
Please note, links to SDC plans on this site are provided for convenience only, and may not be up to date.
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Ocean Swing Bridge - Stonehouse
Demolition of Ocean Swing Bridge and construction of a new swing bridge in the same location.
(SDC Planning Ref. S.10/1869/FUL - Approved)
Ebley Mill to Wallbridge
Restoration of a 1.6km section of the Stroudwater Canal from Ebley Mill to Wallbridge, including widening the canal, new lock gates at Dudbridge upper and lower locks, flood gates at Ebley Mill, Overflow weir, confluence weir and fish pass, replacement of Gasworks Bridge and Lodgemore Bridge and removal of Marling school bridge. (Note: Lodgemore Bridge is subject to a re-design and, as a consequence, its construction is delayed.)
Ebley Weirs & Flood Gate - Plan
Ebley Flood Gate - General Arrangement
Ebley Overflow Weir - General Arrangement
Ebley Overflow Weir - Elevation
Ebley Confluence Weir - General Arrangement
Dudbridge Locks - Bypass Channel
Gasworks Bridge - General Arrangement
(SDC Planning Ref. S.10/1280/FUL - Approved)
Capel's Mill - New Canal Channel
The creation of a new section of waterway, stretching over 300 metres from Dr Newtons Way to Arundel Aqueduct.
(SDC Planning Ref. S.11/1714/FUL - Pending)
Hope Mill (Iron Works) Brimscombe - Canal Reinstatement
Construction of a canal channel through canal iron works, including a new bridge and lock, as well as demolition of (Industrial) units 2 and 3.
(SDC Planning Ref. S.11/0957/FUL - Pending)
Dudbridge Locks Hydro Scheme
Installation of hydro turbine.
Hydro Scheme General Arrangement
(SDC Planning Ref. S.11/0821/FUL - Approved)
