Archive for March, 2019
New underwater scuba diving attraction at NDAC Chepstow
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
This week we have been lowering our new scuba diving attraction into place at the National Diving & Activity Centre.
The Hyperbaric Chamber was lowered using a 5 tonne lift bag and a lot of assistance.
Groundworks complete for new Wire Zip Lines
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
The ground works are now complete for the installation of our new zip wires for the Wire Zip Slide.
50 tonnes of concrete have been used to create the footings for the new structure.
We expect the new zip wires to be up and running for Easter.
Final checks for new underwater attraction
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
Final checks are being carried out prior to the sinking of our latest underwater attraction, a Hyperbaric Chamber.
Underwater Training Exercise at Site
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
For those of you diving with us over the next couple of weeks in March/early April. You will see lots of interesting looking equipment around the water area.
It is all being used for a training exercise that is taking place underwater at the site.
Please take care when entering or exiting the lake.
Many thanks
Wye Valley Greenway Public Meeting
Monday, March 18th, 2019
The Wye Valley Greenway is now open for walkers and cyclists.
The Wye Valley Greenway provides a sustainable way to explore the beautiful Lower Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
We are hosting a public meeting for the Wye Valley Greenway Project at 7.00pm on Wednesday 27th March at the National Diving & Activity Centre’s View Cafe Bar.
The project’s aim is to restore the disused railway line from Chepstow to Tintern as a shared use path.
The View Café Bar will be open from 6.30pm and project engineer, John Grimshaw, will run over the details of the scheme and answer any queries you may have.
All are welcome to attend.
Join the event on Facebook here»
Illustration derived from original artwork by Alan Hayward December 2014
Site Ground works during March and April 2019
Monday, March 18th, 2019
We are carrying out site ground works during March and April.
These are for the new Wire Zip Slide and staff accommodation block.
