11th May 2007 - Land & Water pull out
After over 3 months of intensive work by main contractor Land & Water and its forestry sub-contractors, the EMDA-funded clearance of the 2 miles from the A1 to Denton Winding Hole was complete and the fleet was craned out at Denton Wharf on 11th May
The Land & Water fleet being assembled at Denton Wharf
The first to go - the so-called 'Smalley'
Rural Industry - loading up the trackway, used for bank protection
Meanwhile, temporary repairs were being made, by BW workmen, to Denton Bridge 65
'Pauline' gets herself into position
'Pauline' has lift-off whilst, in the background, a welder makes running repairs
Hose-down completed, 'Pauline' is ready to be loaded
The recently re-surfaced Wharf access road - ready for trailboats, picnickers and walkers
Photographs by Peter Stone
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