Work on the fit out of the boat is going well with quite a lot of the wood lining the walls and ceiling in place. Unfortunately, some of the issues relating to the clearance of excess silt from the river are proving to be more complex and problematic than anticipated. It now looks as if this may well have an impact on the timing of the planned works and, consequently, on the date at which the boat can start operating.
Sleaford Navigation Trust is working to address the areas of concern in order to move the project forward as soon as possible. In the meantime, volunteers, supporters and would-be passengers should be aware that the proposed starting date for operation of Easter 2025 is now no longer certain.