May 2021
TOWPATH IMPROVEMENT
NPTCBC have money from the Welsh Assembly Government for improving the tow path through out its area. The section from Neath to Aberdulais has just been completed. The company carrying out the work used the Workshop site as their base. See the gallery for photos of the much improved towpath and the Workshop site in use.
ABERDULAIS AQUEDUCT
The Inland Waterways Association is now the lead partner in the campaign to repair and prevent any further deterioration of the aqueduct. Letters have been written to Natural Resources Wales, NPTCBC, CADW and Senydd members expressing our concerns over the aqueduct. It is an Ancient Monument and cannot be destroyed unless there are no other options. Other interested parties have written too including local history groups. NPTCBC have stated that it is awaiting the report from NRW. In the meanwhile, on CADW’s advice we have had a quote for a survey of the aqueduct so that we know what is needed to be done. A grant application for half the cost is about to go to CADW, the Tennant Canal Company have promised half and NPTCBC are considering whether they will make a contribution.
NEWSLETTER
There will be no November Newsletter. Our Editor has been ill and we wish him a speedy recovery.
WORKSHOP SITE
Work Parties will start again when circumstances allow. The date for the next work party will be put on the Events section. The priority will be to clean up the Workshop after flooding earlier this year, see the photo in the Gallery. Weather and Coved restrictions have prevented any work being done to date.
There is the possibility that the Workshop will become the venue for a Man Shed group.
Treatment of the Japanese knotweed continues.The Thomas Dadford has gone for scrap after being stripped of anything of use.. It was in a far worse state than originally thought.
ABERDULAIS AQUEDUCT
The Aberdulais Aqueduct is the cause of grave concern. It was very badly damaged back in February, see photos in the Gallery.,
THOMAS DADFORD
After being stripped of anything useful the “thomas Dadford” has been taken away for scrap. It was found to be in a far worse condition than thought and totally beyond repair. The boat gave a great deal of pleasure over its 25 year life. See te Gallery for some photos.
