Updates
22/12/2022 18:36
Further to the notice below and some feedback received from our customers today, we would like to issue a clarification on the works taking place during the period from 09/01/2023 – 15/01/2023
We will require the pumps at Caen Hill pumping station to be turned off for one week, this is planned for the period from 09/01/23 – 15/01/23, with an essential navigation closure in place from Lock 22 (Lower Foxhangers) to Lock 50 (Kennet Lock). The lock flight will remain locked and ashed up at Crofton whilst the works are in progress, therefore the long pound will have no through movement at any time between these dates. During this time, the water levels in the long pound will likely fluctuate and we cannot guarantee the canal will remain navigable. Although we expect water levels to drop, we will endeavour to maintain adequate levels to support moored boats. We would encourage any boaters who wish to continue to cruise to move from the affected section prior to 09/01/23.
We apologise for any concern caused with the previous update, alongside the short notice of this stoppage and subsequent disruption caused. However, we believe that fixing these pumps to provide a more resilient pumping chain will benefit our boating customers in the long term.