driffield navigation guide

On behalf of the Driffield Navigation Trust, Black & Veatch Ltd is undertaking studies to support the development of a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for the Driffield navigation.  The CMP is being developed to support a Heritage Lottery Fund application for a 10 year plan of improvement and maintenance works along the Driffield navigation.  The main focus of the studies is on the effects (positive and negative) of the proposed works on the navigation’s ecology, but we are also considering the landscape, archaeological, recreational and cultural heritage aspects of the site.   The study area encompasses the Driffield navigation from the Riverhead in Driffield downstream to the junction with the River Hull at Struncheon Lock.   

We are currently collecting information to help us identify conservation management policies for the Driffield navigation, and the measures required to manage the effects of the improvement and maintenance works. Therefore, we are inviting comments on the proposed Driffield navigation improvement and maintenance works and advice on possible long term management policies.

Please use either our contact form or a different format to send any comments to: Michael Robinson, Black & Veatch, 2nd Floor, Minerva House, E29 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 5PS. Direct dial tel.: 0113 2206 310

We would appreciate receiving your response by Friday 25 May 2007. In the meantime if you have any queries concerning the above, please do not hesitate to contact me or my colleagues Jo McDonnell or Jamie Crawford.

SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENT MAINTENANCE WORKS

The following works are envisaged at this time, although some will probably not be carried out in the immediate future.

A.  Dredging 

1. Riverhead to Whinhill Lock, with a small amount immediately below Whinhill Lock.
2. Wansford Lock to 200 metres below Snakeholme Lock, with a small amount above Wansford Lock.

B.  Bridge replacement

1. Wansford Bridge, including landing system to operate bridge.
2. Whinhill Bridge.
3. Snakeholm Bridge.
4. Landing facility at Brigham Bridge and Sailing Club.

C. Lock Renovation   

1. Wansford Lock full renovation including construction of a bywash and installation of stop plank grooves
2. Replacement of decayed timber floors in all locks where required
3. Installation of recessed lock ladders at Town Lock
4. Minor landscaping at Snakeholme and Whinhill Locks
5. Back pumping for use in drought conditions

D.  Frodingham Landing

1. Landscaping work, involving some levelling and improvement to track.
2. Construction of boater facilities and public facilities
3. Installation of a slipway
4. Picnic tables

E.  General

1. Erection of information boards (as at Whinhill) and location signs.
2. Partial cutting back of overhanging trees and brushwood.
3. Levelling towpaths where unsafe for public use.

Much of this work will be “as and when” funds permit.

When responding please include the following:

• Name of organisation responding & Name of contact(s) and address/contact details.
• Please give details (contact name, telephone number and address) for any recommended other interested parties.
• Summary of site information that may be applicable to this study.
• Summary of projects, developments or plans for the study area that may affect the proposed conservation management plan.     
• Any partnership or enhancement opportunities?      
• Comments on the maintenance and improvement works to Driffield navigation.      
• Recommendations on conservation management policies or themes of the policies.      
• Any other comments?