Descriptions
Update 6 May 2026, 9:48am
Further to the notice below, work is planned to start at Burghfield Lock on the 11th May and our contractors estimate that the repair will take 3 weeks.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential repairs are carried out.
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Update 24 April 2026, 11:32am
Further to the notice below, contractors have surveyed site and we are planning to commence work early May.
The repairs to this lock are due to take three weeks.
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Update 8 April 2026, 3:40pm
Further to the notice below, unfortunately, it is unlikely that Burghfield Lock 103 will reopen before the end of April.
We are currently awaiting the completed repair design, which will then be passed to our contractor so they can confirm costs and timescales.
We will provide a further update as soon as this information is available.
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Update 17 March 2026, 2:25pm
Further to the notice below, the damage to the gate has now been assessed.
We are preparing to mobilise to site to remove the lift gate and carry out the repair work.
We will update this notice with confirmed time scales when available.
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Update 27 February 2026, 10:06am
Further to the notice below, subsequent inspections of Lock 103 Burghfield Lock have identified that the gate is severely damaged below the waterline. As a result, the repair is not straightforward and is likely to require dewatering of the lock.
Our Engineering and Construction teams are still currently assessing feasible repair options.
We will update this notice as soon as further information becomes available, including indicative timescales for the works. You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Update 29 January 2026, 11:33am
Further to the notice below, subsequent inspections of Lock 103 Burghfield Lock have identified that the gate is severely damaged below the waterline.
As a result, the repair is not straightforward and is likely to require dewatering of the lock.
Our Engineering and Construction teams are currently assessing feasible repair options.
We will update this notice as soon as further information becomes available, including indicative timescales for the works.
You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.
Original 17 January 2026, 2:24pm
Bottom Gate Burghfield
Please be advised that due to impact damage to bottom gates, this lock is now closed.
Engineers will assess and work out a repair strategy on Monday the 19th. This notice will be updated once we have further information regarding the repair and associated timelines. We apologise for any inconvenience. You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team
