Barge At Oulton Broad Sinking

[Tobster]

Sadly another of Oulton Broads eye saws looks to be in trouble, the barge in question looks to have sunk a couple of inches in the last few hours, I’m not sure how far it will sink before it hits the bottom, I just wonder who will end up paying for removal. UN

[Meantime]

I believe that barge was there doing some of the construction work on the old Pegasus site. Work has come to a lengthy halt due to various planning renegotiations between Badger Homes and BA planning which appear to be coming to a resolution slowly. I'm guessing once work starts again the contractor employed by Badger Homes will need that work to finish the landscaping and piling for moorings along the front of the site. As such it will be the contractor who will be responsible for raising the barge if it sinks fully.

Might be worth a word with the staff at the yacht station if your local. They seem to be responsible for the swinging moorings and keep an eye on the boats moored up near Caldecott Road, they might know who to contact regarding the barge, or even have a contact number for Badger Homes.

[Tobster]

Paul the harbour Master has been chasing the BA all day, so they are aware of the situation, It will be interesting to see what gets done.

just for info, the barge scope of works  finished for about 4 years ago.