A new bridge with navigable clearance is being constructed in place of the 1920s swing bridge which had become fixed in position. Continuity of access to the mill complex has been ensured by the formation of a temporary access road across a dam.

A short section of canal has been dewatered and several hundred of the protected white clawed crayfish have been rescued by ecologists and transferred upstream.

The old swing bridge has been taken away and work has started on the footings to the new bridge.

The main box structure is complete and a start made on the integral towpath.

Wing walls taking shape.

Holme Mill Bridge nearing completion with stone facings being laid.

The completed Holme Mill Bridge in July 2000.

The ceremony held on 20th November 2000 to commemorate the opening of Holme Mill bridge along with Golcar Aqueduct, Mark Bottoms and Lees Mill bridges. The Mayor of Kirklees, Ann Denham, and Derek Cochrane, Regional Director of British Waterways North West spoke enthusiastically about the restoration project and the benefits it will bring. From left to right are, John Denham (Mayor's Consort), The Mayor, Derek Cochrane, Cllr Gordon Beever, Cllr David Ridgway, Keith Gibson (Canal Society), Cllr Ian McLellan, and Ian Hall (Yorkshire Forward). Also present was Colin Bell of contractors, Wrekin Construction, who kindly provided the plaque. Derek Cochrane, David Ridgway and Keith Gibson are also board members of the Huddersfield Canal Company, emphasising the importance of the partnership. Mel Munday kindly provided one of his historic commercial vehicles, a three wheel Scammell Tractor unit to add interest to the event.

The completed Holme Mill Bridge.

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