Updates
05/07/2019 17:12
Our teams have completed the repairs to the lock gate and damaged stonework today, and the canal is now back open.
01/07/2019 15:56
The damaged lock gate has been repaired and installed back in to the lock chamber. Our team have also cut, shaped and fitted a new quoin anchor stone and will continue to facilitate repairs to the lock gates to achieve a water tight fit, this week. Whilst continuing the repair works, the team are taking the opportunity to remove a build-up of debris and silt from within the lock chamber.
We anticipate navigation will resume 4pm, Friday 5 July.
13/06/2019 11:43
Initial investigations have now been completed and a plan of repair has been organised. The gate will be lifted out and transported to our workshop to be repaired. This has been organised for the 17 June.
Whilst we repair the gate offsite, dams will be placed around the lock and the chamber will be dewatered. During this time, our teams will carry out repairs to the lock chamber and remove a build-up of debris.
We anticipate the repair and installation of the gate will take 2 to 3 weeks.
To ensure the safety of our customers, padlocks have been placed on Lock 81 and Lock 65 to prevent access on to the flight.
An update will be provided Monday 1 July.
