As part of our ongoing efforts to protect Nottingham’s waterways the charity is repairing a ten-metre section of canal wall near Castle Wharf that has failed, causing water to encroach onto the towpath. The towpath is one of the busiest in the East Midlands, with walkers, cyclists and joggers using it as a route into and out of the city centre, so the Trust is taking action to ensure that it remains safe and accessible for all.
The works
The failure is causing the towpath to slope down towards the canal and so the works will involve installing sheets of metal piling along the canal wall to strengthen it before reinstating the towpath to the correct level.
Works started on Monday 29 April and are expected to last for around four weeks. The project is being funded by money bid for by Nottingham City Council through the Transforming Cities fund.
It’s part of our continuing efforts to protect Nottingham’s historic waterways and ensure they are open, safe and welcoming for people, whether they’re on the water or using the towpath. It follows on from works carried out by us over the winter which saw £250,000 invested in a major programme of repairs and replacement lock gates at Meadow Lane Lock.
A much loved route
Linny Beaumont, our regional director, said: “The canal is a much-loved route into the city with people taking the opportunity to enjoy relaxing time by water as they make their way to work, university and the shops, so it’s important that we carry out these works.
“Our historic waterways need constant care and, as a charity, our expert teams and dedicated volunteers are working all year round to keep our canals alive. We’re really grateful that funding has been secured for this project, enabling us to make sure the canal is safe, accessible and protected for future generations.”
The Nottingham & Beeston runs for five miles through the heart of the city, from Meadow Lane Lock near Trent Bridge to Beeston Lock.
