A number of people who were unable to attend the meeting on 14th January have expressed an interest in the redevelopment plans for the boathouse. In the new plans the entire boathouse behind the clubroom will be demolished and rebuilt, retaining the clubroom and two short boat bays facing the river. Behind the clubroom there will be five new boat bays parallel to the river, extending the footprint of the building to the side of the current building line. The plans also show provision for a kitchen, bar, crew room and four changing rooms on the first floor above the new boat bays and a gymnasium on the second floor. You can view the elevations, floor plans and sections in pdf format by following these links.
Demolition of the Boathouse
Demolition of our 100-year-old boathouse started in earnest during the week commencing Monday, 5th August, once the asbestos tiles had been removed from the roof. By Wednesday, 14th August half the boathouse, changing rooms and flat had disappeared. By Sunday, 25th...
