I don't think it was as long as 20 years since they went in. Checked and Oct 2016 would be about right.
One way probably heading into known cave just downstream but other way could be worth a punt for anyone interested. Or even capture entrance water and pipe it to where needed to wash it all...
I believe this "stake" to be the marker for the GPS exercise Kevin Dixon undertook several years ago. I would definately NOT rely on it as an SRT back up.
All blind at the top. Two through bolts at the top possibly another a bit further down from the top. Originally swung into from Bubbles so had higher belay. All quite old now.
It should be, however after severe flooding(Storm Denis I think) the rope was carried up the pitch so you couldn't reach it. I think it was re-bolt climbed to free it and drop it down. Could always happen again.
Anne Summers - simply cos whilst the team were enlarging the squeeze the conversation was about a birthday present purchased for one of their girlfriend's at the time from said retail outlet. An undergarment with a bit missing, usually an integral part of such an item.