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See the full list of recommendations that came out of the independent review of the FB6 project, as well as the detail for each one
Cowes Floating bridge: All you need to know
The Floating Bridge links Cowes and East Cowes, running regularly through the day and much of the evening. It’s sometimes called the Chain Ferry because it pulls itself both sides of the river on a chain.
Below are articles charting the history of the Cowes Floating Bridge.
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There have been a number of recommendations, one of which is to undertake a financial analysis showing whether it is cost effective to keep the current vessel in operation versus alternatives
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If you are planning to use the Cowes Floating Bridge over the next few days check out the timetable
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The Cowes Floating Bridge, after being out of action for almost four months and only returned to service for four days, will be taken out of service this morning
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Why’s the Floating Bridge running slower?, News OnTheWight asked the council, now it’s finally returned after four months servicing and modifications. Here’s what they said
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Assuming it gets the all clear from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Cowes Floating Bridge will return to service later this month
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It's hoped with all the current modifications that are taking place to the Cowes Floating Bridge that the future "levels of failure will be greatly reduced"
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Things seem to be moving in the right direction, with the Leader of the council saying "there is a bit of light at the end of this very dark and very long tunnel"
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Contractors will repair the ramp once it is over in Southampton
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The latest fault came as a shock to the Cabinet member, Phil Jordan, who says they are not even sure if it's repairable
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Opposition parties butted heads over the timeline for legal action in relation to the Cowes Floating Bridge last night
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The outcome of the independent Cabinet Office Review will help inform future decisions about the Cowes Floating Bridge
