Grieving families whose loved ones died in Shrewsbury river tragedies have been praised for their commitment to making sure such incidents never happen again.
Families of some of the 14 people who have died in River Severn incidents in the county town over the last 10 years have been telling their stories to consultants who have come up with 23 recommendations to address safety concerns by the river.
Jane Trethewey, Shropshire Council's assistant director for homes and communities, was similarly full of praise for the involvement of families in highlighting the risks to life of the river."I would like to thank family members for their involvement, we truly appreciate that," she said. This report has been compiled drawing from the local knowledge and expertise of a number of interested parties including Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service , the Royal Life Saving Society , Shrewsbury Town Council, Pengwern Boat Club, Shrewsbury BID, and Shropshire Council CCTV surveillance team.
This report highlights the current safety measures in place on the towpaths adjacent to the River Severn in Shrewsbury from the Welsh bridge, downstream to the weir and provides recommendations for improvement, to help reduce risks and mitigate further incidents in the river in this area. It is recommended that the plans for the new Riverside Development are scrutinised to ensure that river safety is addressed.It is recommended that the existing signage is reviewed, an action which could be carried out by Water Safety Action Group.
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