Descriptions
Update 13 May 2026, 3:04pm
The elsan and pump-out facility at Sparks Lane Customer Services on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is currently out of service due to a fault with the suction.
Unfortunately the contractors are experiencing delays with receiving the new parts needed. Once contractors have received the new parts they will arrange to attend site to complete the repair.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 22 May.
Update 8 May 2026, 3:58pm
The elsan and pump-out facility at Sparks Lane Customer Services on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is currently out of service due to a fault with the suction.
After further inspection, contractors have found that the pump has also failed and will need to be replaced.
We are currently awaiting parts for the pump repair.
A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 13 May.
Update 5 May 2026, 3:43pm
The elsan and pumpout facilities at Sparks Lane Services, on the Rufford Branch remain out of use due to blocked drains and an electrical fault.
Due to a high volume of works our contractors have been delayed attending site.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 8 May.
Update 1 May 2026, 3:47pm
The elsan and pumpout facilities at Sparks Lane Services, on the Rufford Branch remain out of use due to blocked drains and an electrical fault.
Unfortunately, contractors have been delayed attending the site.
A further update will be provided on Tuesday, 5 May.
Original 27 April 2026, 10:46am
The elsan and pumpout facilities at Sparks Lane Services, on the Rufford Branch is currently out of use due to blocked drains and an electrical fault.
Contractors have been instructed to attend the site.
A further update will be provided on Friday 1 May.
