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Esplanade investigations – a delay

As mentioned in our previous update about the Esplanade investigations, work on the site is continuing but progress is slow. It had been thought the investigations were almost complete, however ...
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Shedding light on new designs

In another step towards our future refurbishment works, we’ve been to see the prototype designs for the improved ornate lighting on the Old Bridge and Esplanade. The purpose of the ...
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Royal Engineers train on Rochester’s Old Bridge

Did you see the soldiers guarding the bridge overnight recently? At one point there was quite a crowd of spectators, several of whom appear to have been a little disappointed ...
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Planning to make changes – removal of a plaque

Those with a keen interest in the Old Bridge may be aware the Trust recently put in a listed building consent application to remove a plaque. The plaque in question ...
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Esplanade investigations – work is ongoing

We are aware it’s been some time since you’ve been updated about the hoardings near Rochester Castle. The simple reason for this is that there’s not yet anything to say. ...
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Lane restrictions and army training on Rochester’s bridges

Motorists are advised there will be temporary lane closures on the bridges at Rochester overnight during the week beginning 25th September. This is to enable essential works to take place ...
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