CONTRACT SERVICES
Civil Engineering Services
The Rothen Group has extensive experience in carrying out all types of contracting and civil engineering on inland waterways across the country. Our advice and approach will be pragmatic and result in the best solution for your specific project, whether it be bank protection, dredging, marina works or waterway restoration on canals, rivers or lakes.
Plant and Workboat Hire
The Rothen Group provide a high quality, work boat hire service supplying an array of large and small work boats for narrow beam & wide beam waterways.
Protecting the future
Over 10,000 trees planted…
and counting
We are proud to have achieved carbon neutral positive status with Carbon Footprint Ltd. They have assessed our carbon emissions within the business, and we have offset our carbon footprint with a School treeplanting scheme in England and an Amazon rainforest preventing deforestation scheme.
In addition to this we have launched our ‘Plant Hire – Plant Tree’ initiative which for every week’s boat hire we plant a tree. This has seen us plant over 2850 native trees in the last year alone and over 10,000 since the scheme started.
FEATURED CASE STUDY
Habitat Creation Coney Meadows, Droitwich
Coney Meadows is part of a nationwide project to restore the UK’s wetlands. Since the 17th century, large areas of reedbeds have been stripped and converted into agricultural land, massively reducing the number of habitats available for wetland animals.
FEATURED CASE STUDY
Changing the Shape of the River Derwent, Derby
Following the storm seasons of 2023 & 2024, the EA set out to review its impact on the UK’s waterways. The River Derwent in Derby was flagged after a sonar scan of its navigation identified a scour hole – a direct result of heavy rainfall pushing sediment downstream.
about us
A decade of
The Rothen Group
Our ability to provide pragmatic advice stems from a vast local knowledge and passion for the canals.
Drawing on 40 years of family involvement with the canals,
Ian Rothen, MD, has a unique comprehension of the whole country’s network and its differences whether it be in build, architecture or structure enabling the best solution & approach for our clients.
A Guide to Marina Maintenance and Management
A marina might look calm on the surface, but behind the scenes there is always something to manage. From berth allocation and customer safety to dredging, repairs, and maintaining access, marinas are complex waterfront facilities that require constant attention.
Canal Sink Hole: What Causes Canals to Collapse?
Canal sink holes are often behind these events. Water leakage, erosion, unstable geology, and historical underground workings combine to cause rapid water loss. The effects aren’t just immediate. They can ripple through the canal networks, triggering delays that can last weeks or even months.
The Ultimate Guide to Marina Design: Everything You Need to Know
From strategic site analysis to infrastructure planning, a well-designed marina balances practicality with innovation, creating spaces that are safe, welcoming, and environmentally responsible. This comprehensive guide walks through the key steps involved in marina design and development, offering insights into the essential components of effective marina construction and operation.
