Updates
18/06/2021 12:18
We are pleased to advise the towpath is back open between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal, following a successful repair to the masonry of Brunswick Mill.
11/06/2021 15:37
Third party owned building, Brunswick Mill, have requested a further week to complete the building work and remove the scaffolding.
An update on progress will be provided by Friday 18 June.
04/06/2021 15:47
Third party owned building, Brunswick Mill, require an additional week to repair the building and make it safe for the towpath to reopen. Due to Listed Building requirements, the third party had to carry out extensive works to the parapet to make it safe.
Until works are complete, the towpath remains closed between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal.
An update will be provided on Friday 11 June.
28/05/2021 14:39
Works to the third party owned building Brunswick Mill remain ongoing, with defects being rebuilt in a way that preserves the listed building in its original state.
Our works inspector will also visit site next week to review the situation.
The towpath remains closed between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal.
A further will be provided on Friday 4 June.
11/05/2021 14:50
Works to the third party owned building Brunswick Mill remain ongoing, with repairs to the defects taking longer than expected due to working in line with the Listed Building Regulations.
Until works are complete, the towpath remains closed between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal.
A further update on progress will be provided on Friday, 28 May.
10/05/2021 14:31
Our team will be visiting the third party owned building Brunswick Mill tomorrow to see if works have been completed and, if successful, the towpath will re-open between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal.
A further update will be provided tomorrow afternoon.
19/04/2021 15:26
The loose masonry and lintels have been removed from the third party owned building by their structural engineers. Further contractors are scheduled to re-construct the parapet and window reveals in the affected area. Until these works are complete, the towpath will remain closed between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal.
A further update will be provided by Monday, 10 May.
13/04/2021 10:39
A full assessment has been carried out to the third party owned building by their structural engineers.
Works have commenced to the 7th floor at Brunswick Mill. Whilst the works are ongoing, the towpath will remain closed between Bridge 5, Beswick Street Bridge and Bridge 7a, Joe Mercer Way on the Ashton Canal.
A further update will be provided on Monday, 19 April.
