[3] Modern industry includes a plastic pipe moulding factory for Brett Martin plc.

The basin is designed to provide facilities to enable the economic development of the isolated section in advance of full restoration.

It will provide secure short- and long-term moorings, slipway, car parking, cycle racks, toilets and showers as well as a large open play area which can also be used for major waterway events and festivals.

The dual carriageway was planned to continue, heading northwards through Wheeldon Mill Greyhound Stadium (since demolished) before crossing the Canal twice and following the course of the Rother through Staveley Works.

There would have likely been a grade separated junction between Mill Green and Hall Lane to serve the town and the nearby village of Barrow Hill.

Then the dual carriageway would have curved eastward and run north of Mastin Moor, connecting to Junction 30 of the M1 at Barlborough.

However it is planned to be low speed single carriageway with several roundabouts or signal controlled junctions, which may create even more congestion.

[23] In July 2019, the MP for North East Derbyshire, Lee Rowley, gained support for a proper Staveley Bypass from the government.