London moorings suspended for Eco Zone use only

THE Canal & River Trust is clearing boats from moorings in London that will then be used for Eco Boats moorings only.

These moorings will then have electric charging points for boats to plug into and will be bookable, Keith Gudgin reports.

No boat engines on generators

Once the sites are live, there will be a transition period of two years during which there will be no running of diesel engines or generators permitted on site.

During the trial, there will be a progressive encouragement for boaters mooring here to move from burning solid fuels to using electricity for their heating, hot water and cooking.

The first Eco Zones will be at King's Cross and Angel, either side of the Islington Tunnel on the Regent’s Canal.

Mooring suspensions

There were three phased mooring suspensions and towpath closures planned throughout the installation period, although only two were necessary during this time. The remaining date is to be finalised and will be advertised.

Zone 1: Colbrooke Row to Danbury Street—completed
Zone 2: Treaty Street to York Way—completed
Zone 3: Caledonian Road to Muriel Street—work suspended, and a revised date is to be confirmed.

Once open, the visitor moorings can be booked 14 days in advance via the Trust’s website, but boaters will require a  Meter Macs account to access the electricity supply.

Move from solid fuels

During the trial, there will be a progressive encouragement for boaters mooring at the sites to move from burning solid fuels to using electricity for their heating, hot water and cooking.

There is no information concerning the running of diesel heaters, but it is expected these too will be banned at the moorings.