Planning Lichfields Canal

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Never ceases to impress how they engineer solutions and drive the whole project forward. Thank's for a very informative update!

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@malcolmrichardson3881 no problem, they love a challenge!

[@LHCRT]

Thank you!

[@michaelmerrett3675]

I'm really looking forward to seeing this all take shape and finally hold water again.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@michaelmerrett3675 I can’t wait to see boats down here, let’s hope the couple of projects further down happen soon as well!

[@fatwalletboy2]

How nice for those whose gardens will back onto the new cut. Might even bump the values up a bit

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

20% usually

[@bobevens4310]

The lock at Cromwell on the River Trent also has a bend in it. Loved the video.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Does it? I might have to go see it

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

I’m trying to work that out, is it a double lock?

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Enjoyed your video….I’m a member of 2 canal societies….Litchfield & Hatherton & The Chesterfield canal trust….Litchfield moving far more faster forward with their restoration though

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@michaelhibbert4393 this is chesterfields year, now that land has opened due to the bridge going in it’ll move very quickly

[@michaelhibbert4393]

@@CourtAboveTheCutlet’s hope so….i think water, sewage, gas service pipes over the bed of the canal slowed it up somewhat….its going to cost them a few thousand £££ towards the cost of getting them moved with the utility companies….But it seems that the Councils work with and help Litchfield canal trust far more than chesterfield & Derbyshire councils with the Chesterfield canal trust….great to see you supporting them both along with Wobbly runner supporting chesterfield

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ the councils are often a pain for many restorations, most councillors still see a canal as a dirty ditch and are so set in their ways they can’t be open to modern thinking. Out of touch isn’t even the word

[@danensis]

The Chesterfield need to get a link down through the Rother Valley to the Don. That would get people using the western end while they sort out bypassing Norwood tunnel.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ yep that’s my thought as well, I’m not sure that’s still on the table though

[@chrispig7748]

Have been following this for years, they are doing an amazing job

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@chrispig7748 what’s even more amazing is they are already planning other stuff to start in 2026 to continue on beyond this project

[@LHCRT]

Thank you!

[@davidcook380]

Great video Steve

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@davidcook380 thank you

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

We are looking to traveling the canal when its finished

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619 so am I, even if it’s just the first half

[@peterbonnez]

Very interesting. The site of Arbury Peugeot used to be a turning area for the old canal I believe.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

I think there was a wharf there, it’s on my maps as a little arm

[@MrBsMiniAdventures]

I'm loving these canal restoration videos 👍 Seems to be lot's going on all over the canal system at the moment, good stuff!

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@MrBsMiniAdventures it’s crazy how many projects are pushing on. This upcoming year is going to be incredibly exciting!

[@MrBsMiniAdventures]

@@CourtAboveTheCut Hi, I think you may be right!!! I've just added a new video to my playlist, there has been a big breach in the Bridgewater Canal...you might find it interesting 🤷‍♂👍

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ I’m trying to figure out access and if it’s worth going up tomorrow

[@MrBsMiniAdventures]

@@CourtAboveTheCut I'll keep an eye on your videos then, it does look bad.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@MrBsMiniAdventures have you seen Taylor aboards stuff?

[@traceystickland-mottram8021]

Thanks

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Thank you so much for your support

[@SteveBernard42]

Great video Steve!

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

Was there yesterday… started at Bobbys Bend… got a couple shorts planned… not to your standard, but to mine…🤣

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

I’m looking forward to them I’m sure they’ll be epic

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

@@CourtAboveTheCut low budget more like, nice weather for it….

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ haha mines not above that either 😂

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

@@CourtAboveTheCut yer havin’ a laugh aren’t ya… ya got AFC’s, drones, satellite 📡 images … your the Elon of the Canal Restoration Video…

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ there’s one similarity between us I give you that, we are both getting fatter 😂 he’s got more pocket money than me though

[@traceystickland-mottram8021]

Another great vlog 👍

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Thank you

[@dennyporter2447]

What a fantastic update! The next 2 years that much work? Just totally amazed.. I regularly watch the Litchfield canal videos as well.. I am stoked about this project! Thanks Steve... Cheers..

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

They are also working on planning for the next section which will start next year as well!!

[@WarrenMandy]

Great video again Steve, i walk this section a lot and see the progress every time. I've been in the chippy quite a few times to 😊. Hence why i need to walk a lot 😂.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

What’s the chippy like? I’m always there in the morning so haven’t visited yet. As you can probably tell I’m a connoisseur of such things 😂

[@WarrenMandy]

@CourtAboveTheCut it's a great place for food, but they are open in the evening.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ maybe next time I stay over I’ll try them

[@rotinkerbell]

I buy a lottery ticket every week to support the LHCT - I would encourage others to do similar. It isn't a lot, but makes a big difference.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

I do the same for the wilts and berks, I may start this one as well

[@LHCRT]

Thank you!

[@keithadams1538]

If the chevrons indicate locks then there used to be a lock between the waterwoks at chesterfield road and back where the canal turns 90degrees heading in its new direction

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

It was between the pub and car dealership I believe

[@keithadams1538]

@@CourtAboveTheCut I used to play in that lock as a kid. The dare was to go down the sluice tunnel from the top of the lock to the bottom. The lock I refer to wasn't where you say. If you go from where the bridge was at chesterfield road heading in the direction of the water works about 50 yards further on was the lock

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@ I might be getting my roads confused, I thought chesterfield road was the one with the pub on it by the canal? I’m not local and I’ve only visited that bit once!

[@charliesaunders904]

Hi been following you for a short time and enjoy the content but can i ask a question how long do you think Bridgewater Canal be out of action as far as i know dont think ive seen such a large breech in any clips of other breeches on you tube

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@charliesaunders904 I’m going to guess at 2-3 years, we won’t know much until peel make an announcement which they still haven’t said a thing. I can see the government getting involved, peel don’t have a good track record of investment in their assets

[@danensis]

Have a look a the Aire and Calder one.

[@karlgt9989]

2025.gonna be a big year for that stretch

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

@@karlgt9989 I might have to buy a house up there I’m going to be there that much 😂

[@Orxenhorf]

You can bet that every time that section comes up for discussion, there's going to be several people muttering, "If that person was just willing to sell us a small wedge of their yard....."

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Yes but also it gives some interesting areas that are different from the network so will draw boaters in, lots of boaters make content online so it’s a massive area for publicity