Chesterfield Canal
Chesterfield
The restoration of Chesterfield Canal, including new infrastructure, sustainable design and improved public access along an 800m section.
What we did
Civil Engineering
Our Transport Planning team liaised with the local Highway Authority and produced a Transport Assessment for vehicle movements for import of clay material to be used for the canal lining. This later informed the Section 278 designs for the new site access junction.
Geo-environmental Engineering
Site Investigation to assess ground conditions and evaluate off-site stockpile, proposed for use as embankment and canal liner material. Secured and managed the Coal Authority permit and investigation, including commissioning, supervision and reporting of works across approximately 30 trial hole, borehole and window sample locations.
Civil & Structural Engineering
Design for the canal scheme to RIBA Stage 3+, including a new lock, private bridge and integration with Trans-Pennine Trail bridge design. Scope covered PROW diversions, flood compensation areas and Section 278 designs for a new junction and clay import access.
Produced preliminary designs for 800m of canal restoration, including route layouts, towpaths, bridleways, levels, earthworks, landscaping/biodiversity constraints, strategic utilities and drainage/flood assessments.
Delivering Sustainability
Worked with Chesterfield Borough Council, ecologists and landscape architects to enhance biodiversity, improve PROW links and protect wildlife. Detailed coir rolls for natural canal embankment stability and habitat enhancement.
“Rodgers Leask played a pivotal role in the restoration project, delivering comprehensive outline designs that have been instrumental in advancing the project to the next stage of design and construction”.
