Not a bad job really.

Well we have a brand new bridge, well apart from the walls, and doesn't it look smart.  1000 tonne crane to lift it into place along with the canal bridge change.  They say there were residents camped out watching proceedings, although I would imagine it would be an interesting sight to see.  These are some of the pictures doing the rounds for posterity.

Hopefully we should get the canal pictures shortly, assuming of course the campers managed to catch them.

Old Bridge Being Lifted Out

New Bridge Being Lifted Into Place

Bridge Stanchion Being Lifted Into Place

PETITION

Finally, I understand a petition is being organised about the new planning application at the side of the canal.  Don't blame them really, but will it do any good.  Pity they hadn't got one of those conservation orders in place for around that area before it is changed totally.  That application will really change the look of the area if it is passed.  Still, we can hope Bassetlaw do the right thing.  One part of a house knocked down, identical sq footage replaced.