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Victoria Basin - Sparrow Wharf /Protyre.

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

From: 22 February 2026, 8am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 27 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGloucester & Sharpness Canal
Starts atVictoria Basin Swing Bridge
Ends atVictoria Basin Swing Bridge

Description

Original 18 February 2026, 2:32pm

Please be advised that dredging is to be carried out in the arm to Victoria Basin using floating plant, and material will be taken off site. 

During this period there will be no access in and out of Victoria Basin during the works. 

The works are planned to take approximately three days, and are intended to improve access to the Basin.

If you require any further information please contact us on [email protected].

In the case of an out of hours emergency please ring - Freephone Canals on 0800 4799947.

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