Coronation tea party
On 7th May 2023, Merchants Landing residents gathered along Bathurst Parade for a tea party to mark the coronation of Charles III.
Mast upgraded to 5G
Vodaphone have lifted the old communications mast on Coronation Road and secured into position a replacement mast that carries the new generation 5G equipment for mobile phones.
New Cut bank instability
Due to heavy recent rains, there has been a series of mud slips on the bank of the Avon New Cut, threatening the stability of Coronation Road at this point.
Beaver in Avon New Cut
On 13th April a beaver was spotted exploring the bank of the Avon New Cut underneath Bedminster Bridge.
Rise in harbour pollution
E.Coli readings in the Floating Harbour rose significantly in early April – to 9,780 counts per 100ml at the Baltic Wharf site.
Underfall Yard sluice repairs
The Bristol City Council application for Environment Agency funding to repair the Underfall Yard sluices has been successful.
New pedestrian bridge?
The Bristol City Council Cabinet Member for Transport has suggested that a new bridge across the Avon New Cut should be seriously considered.
Michelin Guide restaurants 2023
Restaurants close to Bathurst Basin are mentioned in the 2023 Michelin Guide, including Paco Tapas, Box E and Root.
CCTV in the Basin
To tackle knife crime, Bristol City Council will spend over £650,000 improve CCTV coverage on local authority land over the next two years.
Boat fire in the Basin
Several fire brigade units were in attendance at Bathurst Basin when fire broke out in one of the Cabot Cruising Club boats.