Dredging a lake, dredging a river, or canal dredging requires a set of specialist equipment like drag heads and suction pipes. These are used to remove organic sediment from lakes and ponds or other bodies of water that require dredging work. Litter and other debris is removed in the same process. Dredging projects improve water quality and prevent buildups of toxic gases that can occur on the bottom of ponds, canals and rivers. Dredging is not only important for maintaining

Maritime civil engineering is a highly specialised field that requires extensive experience and a unique set of skills, with engineers...

Welcome to The Rothen Group, a leading supplier of marine plant hire and canal contracting services throughout the UK. With decades of...

Here at The Rothen Group, we have significant experience in the design and installation of all forms of marine piling , whether the...

Civil engineering is the design, building, and upkeep of public areas. These services include roads, bridges, canals, airports and other...

At its core, marine construction is about building in, on, or adjacent to a body of water. This may be a private or commercial property,...

As the largest marine plant hire company in the UK, we are pleased to offer an extensive purpose-built fleet. From workboats that are...

Marinas are essential places to moor boats and yachts. Once there, people can carry out repairs, restock, check electrical components, or...

When operating boats, people encounter a wide range of problems that might require repairs and refurbishment. Marine engines need regular...

Martin Rourke manages the IT within The Rothen Group . He been associated with the company for 6 years now, initially sub contract,...

Introduction - Ian Rothen (Founder of The Rothen Group) The construction challenges posed by the High-speed rail (HS2) project include the crossing of the new line over 17 historic waterways at various locations across the canal network and three rivers. In addition, the enabling works will see the canal towpaths utilised to lay the high voltage cables . As a result of the proposed HS2 route, the only way to reach some sites and to start the construction phases of the proje

With daily use canals, waterways, and the surrounding paths and fences are subject to normal wear and tear. Waterway maintenance is therefore a necessary part of waterway management. Without waterway repairs, problems for canals and rivers arise. Why do we need Waterway Management? Waterways management involves regular waterways maintenance and occasional waterways repair. For example, unless we put in place erosion control , pathways bordering a canal could end up sliding in

Lake construction covers a wide range of individual issues. The initial design and build of a body of water, whether a pond or lake, must...

Almost every body of water requires a wide range of maintenance services. A canal, pond or lake is healthier and more pleasant to use if it is free from aquatic weeds and foul odours. It also needs good oxygen levels to support a variety of aquatic plants . In the UK, the responsibility for lake and pond maintenance usually falls to the Canal & River Trust , water companies, and individuals in the case of privately owned lakes and ponds. This is different to fisheries managem

The UK is criss-crossed by many rivers that host a wide variety of flora and fauna. Between their constant use by vessel users and their importance to natural ecosystems, keeping them in good condition is a priority. The role of river management and river maintenance is therefore vital in England and Wales, and Scotland and Northern Ireland. Consequently, river contractors like The Rothen Group (TRG) carry out maintenance programmes to control canals and rivers and manage fl

In the UK, the responsibility for maintaining rivers falls to the owner. An individual can own a stretch of river if it runs on or...

More brownfield sites than ever are being developed in the UK. Given that these sites are ex-industrial they often have waterways...

The canal towpath is the road or path which runs alongside an inland waterway, such as a canal or river, and they were traditionally...

Canals first became an important part of UK waterways more than 200 years ago, when they were replied upon to transport goods around the...

In the UK, the responsibility for maintaining rivers falls to the owner. An individual can own a stretch of river if it runs on or underneath their land. If a river overlaps the boundary of a property, the land owner may be responsible for that too. For a lot of public rivers, it is The Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency that have the responsibility for their maintenance. River maintenance is necessary in order to manage flood risks, working with local authori