Assessment of Boatyard Facilities on the River Thames - Mayor of ...

<strong>Boatyard</strong> Record Sheet
<strong>Boatyard</strong> number: 20 (31)
Premises
Trading Name: Richmond Bridge Boathouse
Telephone no: (0208) 948 8270
Address : The Bridge Boathouses
Richmond
Surrey
Postcode: TW9 1TH
Operator: Mark Edwards
Tenant: Part <strong>of</strong> the boatyard operates in arches under Richmond
bridge that are owned by Richmond Council and leased to
the Great River Race / and Richmond Bridge Boathouses.
Freeholder: Yes Freeholder <strong>of</strong> 1-3 Boathouses
Borough: Richmond upon Thames
<strong>Facilities</strong>
Open slipway: Yes
Land storage: Yes
Covered slipway: No
Pontoon moorings: Yes
Dry dock: No
Buoy/bankside moorings: Yes
Boat Hoist/Crane: No
Covered workshop: Yes
Chandlery: Yes
Max dimension <strong>of</strong> craft that can be slipped / dry docked / lifted / moored
Length: 12.1 metres
Beam: 1.8 metres
Tonnage: N/A
Employee numbers
7 staff in total: 5 boatbuilders
2 management
Context
Planning and environmental health issues:
Mr Edwards was not aware <strong>of</strong> any complaints regarding activities on the site.
Relationship to adjoining land uses/other boatyard facilities:
The Boathouses are part <strong>of</strong> the Richmond Riverside development which is a mixed
use scheme consisting <strong>of</strong> shopping, leisure and residential uses. Directly above the
boathouses is a pub.
Access arrangements (capacity, proximity to major roads):
There is limited vehicular access to the waterfront.
Comments (2007)
A number <strong>of</strong> activities are carried on at the site. It specialises in the construction and
repair <strong>of</strong> traditional rowing boats. These are used for skiff racing, the Great River Race
and ceremonial events on the river. There are also ancillary activities such as skiff hire
<strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boatyard</strong> <strong>Facilities</strong> on the River Thames Adams Hendry Consulting Ltd - April 2007
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