Dear Colleagues,

I write to inform you that on Thursday 21st April we successfully completed the removal of the original steel/slings/ratchet straps/ keel blocks that were supporting Mossdale, thereby transferring all loads onto the new cradle. This was effected with no damage to Mossdale and, indeed, with barely any movement of her old timbers.

This highly satisfactory outcome is due in no small part to user-friendliness of Fenton Holloway’s design and the sensitivity displayed by R&R Engineering during the installation process. I would like to record my appreciation to both organisations for ensuring that a potentially fraught operation was able to run so smoothly.

The above noted company has worked for us on a number of high profile refurbishments of historic structures and mechanical repairs/maintenance of water control facilities over the last 17 years.

The work has always been carried out with complete professionalism, expertise and minimum of delays, the staff employed are extremely well qualified and knowledgeable in many aspects of challenging fabrication and mechanical contracts with a large variety of old and modern metals.

They have worked as main contractor, on the Anderton Boat Lift, Hayhurst Swing Bridge, Vale Royal Sluices, the restoration of an historic boat and refurbishment of historic dry dock facilities, as well as Sub Contractor on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct a world heritage site. The quality of work is always excellent and of a high standard and their dedication to problem solving without cost increases has made them a first choice for us whenever we need help.