Bath Pumping Station, Kennet & Avon Canal

Detail

From Date: 19/01/2022 08:00

To Date: 19/01/2022 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Kennet & Avon Canal

Starts at: Bridge 194, Dolmeads Bridge

Ends at: Lock 13, Bath Top Lock

Upstream winding hole: Between Bridges 188 Sydney Wharf and 187 Syndey Gardens

Downstream winding hole: By Bridge 194 Dolmeads Brudge

Updates

19/01/2022 14:48

This Stoppage has been cancelled. 
Unfortunately due to supply issues we have had to cancel the work and remove it
from this years winter programme, these works will be rescheduled for a later
date. We apologise for any inconvenience that this has caused. 

14/01/2022 08:26

The details of this Stoppage have changed.  Our contractors have reviewed these works and the scale of the required Stoppage has been reduced.  Stoppage will now take place from 24/01/2022 – 11/02/2022.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out works to dewater the canal to allow access into the pump chamber, undertake investigation works and silt clearance, and install a new penstock.

Please note that towpath access will only be restricted between Lock 7 & 9. The Navigation will be shut from top lock no.13 to bottom lock no.7 inclusive.