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Lock 102 Garston Lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 10 June 2026, 2:05pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 10 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 102, Garston Lock
Ends atLock 102, Garston Lock

Description

Original 10 June 2026, 2:02pm

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to advise that Garston Lock will remain open over the summer period.

There remains a risk of further deterioration to the lock cill however we can confirm that it has remained stable, with no observed deterioration over the past three weeks of continued operation.

Contingency arrangements are in place and in the event of any failure resources will be mobilised immediately to respond and carry out necessary works.

A site meeting is scheduled for Friday 12th June to assess the condition and to prepare for a planned stoppage which is currently anticipated to take place in late October.

Further details will be communicated in advance of these works.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.

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