ALMOST TWO YEARS of disruption and misery for regulars at the Tyne pub have come to an end, with the completion of a barrage and lock at the mouth of the river Ouseburn.
The contraption - which looks like an upended Thunderbird 2 - is intended to control the tidal flow of the river and maintain its level at 2.6 metres. However, the construction work has also caused extensive flooding outside the pub, making acccess difficult and leaving the place even more so after a few drinks.
It has caused further controversy by coming in a million pounds over budget. But the council has shrugged off criticism, saying it is an important part of the regeneration of the Lower Ouseburn Valley.
With the river stabilised from its mouth near the Tyne pub, upstream to the Cluny, they’re hoping a Little Venice-style community of barges and houseboats will emerge; replacing the decrepit colllection of tubs currently moored on its banks.
However, whether stagnating the already aromatic water is the answer, remains to be seen. Meanwhile, the good news is that there’s no longer any need for wellies, when visiting the Tyne.
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