South Oxford Canal - Claydon Lock 17 - 21 (Water Control)
Detail
From Date: 07/10/2019 09:00
To Date: 22/10/2019 13:32 inclusive
Type: Navigation Restriction
Reason: Water resources
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Oxford Canal
Starts at: Lock 17, Claydon Top Lock
Ends at: Lock 21, Claydon Bottom Lock
Updates
22/10/2019 13:32
Description
Reservoir holdings in the South Oxford Canal are lower than usual for this time of year. We had a very dry winter and some of the Oxford reservoirs have not shown any refill.
To maximise the available water, the Trust is taking the sensible precaution of locking targeted locks up overnight. This measure is intended to reduce the potential for water losses overnight from the Oxford Summit. Claydon Lock 17 - 21 will be opened daily between 10am to 4pm [last entry on the flight 3pm].
Boaters also have a really important role to play and we ask that they help us to save water by making sure that all gates and paddles are closed after use, sharing a lock if possible and waiting for oncoming boats where appropriate.
For more water saving tips go to www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/a-guide-to-boating