It says it has carried out comprehensive environmental studies to make sure any impacts on the river are minimised.

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Sure, there is the river in between, which is a barrier.

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"This will help to make sure people can continue to enjoy the river ready for the start of this year's spring and summer boating season, " Mr Watts added.

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Mr. STEVE SMITH(ph) (Owner, Royale): I'm sure it was a little bit fast and loose, more loose than it had been done, but I'm sure it's actually probably more in the proud tradition of this sort of roughneck River City that we're in.

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