Tim Lewis Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looks like this is becoming more of a possibility: http://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/daventry-canal-arm-project-moves-along-after-council-backing-1-8081227 Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 It looks encouraging - but didn't local people decide that they didn't want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I've been trying to work exactly where it would leave The GU. Can anyone point to it on Google Earth please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1uk Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's where the feeder comes in, about half way between the tunnel and the junction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) It comes off around here https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.2801949,-1.1406745,241m/data=!3m1!1e3 then goes round the reservoir https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.2682953,-1.1474769,1200m/data=!3m1!1e3 through this bridge that has already been built for it https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.2621517,-1.1574728,3a,75y,107.48h,81.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sJx-qfEWN_11nFIya_ldVYA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 and ends in a basin in the playing fields https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.2613505,-1.1617241,485m/data=!3m1!1e3 or something like that. I am dubious that it will happen given there seems to be so much opposition to it. It look easy, there are no road bridges except the one already built, but there is something like 6 locks, or 2 locks and a boat lift as one proposal has it. Edited August 2, 2017 by john6767 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The newspaper article was an interesting read. Usually I never agree with views of the local council, but for once I tend to agree with them. We are not from that part of the country and indeed if we hadnt got our boat at Wigrams, we might never have visited Daventry. I certainly find it a bit of a 'dull' place with nothing that persuades me to go there (maybe just not found the right incentive!!!!). The councillor is right saying that Daventry needs to be different if it wants to attract visitors - if that is what they want to do!!!! A canal arm and a boat lift would be a good way to do it. Falkirk pointed the way in the 'naughties' building the Falkirk wheel and more recently the Kelpies. We lived up north for 20 years - in a posh place - not that far from Falkirk and Falkirk was one of those places you avoided going to (except when you needed to buy something at lunch time!). The investment in the canal there has made a huge difference....lots of visitors...but its still a bit of a naff place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks for that, so it should end up near Tesco, Homebase and McDonalds? Well, if it's built it may draw other investors to open up something a little more captivating than those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, zenataomm said: Thanks for that, so it should end up near Tesco, Homebase and McDonalds? Well, if it's built it may draw other investors to open up something a little more captivating than those. With luck, the new route will involve the demolition of McDonald's. The other two are useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess-- Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 map of the proposed route attached. 1 hour ago, john6767 said: through this bridge that has already been built for it https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.2621517,-1.1574728,3a,75y,107.48h,81.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sJx-qfEWN_11nFIya_ldVYA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 that bridge was not built for the canal, it's the old underpass I used to walk through when at school (25+ years ago.... now I feel old) Appendix 10 - Proposed Canal Layout Plan.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Vagabond Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Taking something of a contrary view, I think that I actually agree with the opponents of the scheme (even as a Continuous Liveaboard). A canal link via some sort of novel boat lift would be an enhancement to the area but is it really something that the local council should be paying for? Having seen how much has been lost in local services for local residents (throughout the country) should the people of Daventry be paying for something that will not be a massive benefit to them individually. If we as leisure boaters want something such as this we should put our money where our mouth is and finance it through an increase in our licence fee, then perhaps it doesn't sound such a good idea does it? The objectors seem to have the view that if this proposal is to be constructed, it should be done so by private money not from the public purse, I can't see any real fault in that view. When the local council can fully finance local services (elderly care, children's services,social services, social housing etc.etc.) with money left over for vanity projects then all well and good (although if they were in that happy position then perhaps they should reduce council tax for local residents). Until that time comes I'd oppose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I agree with the above. Daventry needs lots of more important things FIRST, before this goes ahead. Once the Flore/Weedon bypass is finished next year, there are another 5-7000 houses planned for Daventry. Maintenance will be down to CRT, they can't cope with what they have already, firefighting repairs to keep things open, not mended properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 35 minutes ago, Wanderer Vagabond said: Taking something of a contrary view, I think that I actually agree with the opponents of the scheme (even as a Continuous Liveaboard). A canal link via some sort of novel boat lift would be an enhancement to the area but is it really something that the local council should be paying for? Having seen how much has been lost in local services for local residents (throughout the country) should the people of Daventry be paying for something that will not be a massive benefit to them individually. If we as leisure boaters want something such as this we should put our money where our mouth is and finance it through an increase in our licence fee, then perhaps it doesn't sound such a good idea does it? The objectors seem to have the view that if this proposal is to be constructed, it should be done so by private money not from the public purse, I can't see any real fault in that view. When the local council can fully finance local services (elderly care, children's services,social services, social housing etc.etc.) with money left over for vanity projects then all well and good (although if they were in that happy position then perhaps they should reduce council tax for local residents). Until that time comes I'd oppose it. I fully understand your view and if this was my local council, would probably also be an 'objector'. In this instance the spokesman for the council seemst to be saying this is a long term strategy rather than short term and by doing the investment will bring in lots of visitors and investment in the future. Most council tax payers will likely be looking short term and at all the things the council are not doing (I know in our local council its cutting buses, picking up rubbish at longer intervals etc so I would vote against it if it was proposed in our council ). Falkirk was the example I used earlier and I think the 'Wheel' has brought in a lot of income to what was a very 'down' area - but havent a clue who funded that. Interesting that the council is looking to support a long term strategy ....I guess someone must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Here is the latest http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-43911596 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 If this was to go ahead, however funded will certainly benefit both Daventry and local boaters. As a boaters point of view,where else is there to shop locally. We used to walk from Braunston to Daventry for shopping. I know you can get a bus, we got one back once loaded with goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Daventry has a LOT going for it. For a start there is an excellent starter motor and alternator repair company on the trading estate. But even better, there is the second-best fish and chip shop I've ever patronised... the "Trawlers Fish Bar" in the Ashby Fields local shopping centre. Almost as good as the best F&C in the world from Black Country Living Museum. Oh, and I had my first ever narrow boat built there way back in the 80s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter X Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 The article says they're now proposing spending £8m on a canal which isn't connected to the system. It sounds like the worst of both worlds to me, but maybe there's some economic reason I'm unaware of. A friend of mine who lives in the area once told me that Daventry is the largest town in England without a railway connection, perhaps that more modern idea should be a priority, bypassing the canal age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 24 minutes ago, Peter X said: The article says they're now proposing spending £8m on a canal which isn't connected to the system. It sounds like the worst of both worlds to me, but maybe there's some economic reason I'm unaware of. A friend of mine who lives in the area once told me that Daventry is the largest town in England without a railway connection, perhaps that more modern idea should be a priority, bypassing the canal age? A Suffolk friend of mine from Haverhill also claimed that his town was the larges town in England not on the rail network, turns out that they are both wrong: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_towns_in_England_without_a_railway_station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Why would anyone want to go to Daventry? If Northamptonshire needed an enema it's where they would insert the pipe. I have lived in Northamptonshire for most of my life..... The canal is just a stupid vanity project and a complete waste of tax payers money 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham and Jo Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I was in Daventry the other day. I walked under one of the bridges heading towards the field where the basin may be and saw this. Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham and Jo Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Perhaps the paintings under the bridge will be the closest thing to a canal at Daventry. https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/daventry-conservatives-ditch-canal-arm-in-favour-of-realistically-achievable-projects-before-switch-to-unitary-local-government-1-8491584 Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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