Description
Please be advised that a navigation restriction will need to be introduced for the Caen Hill flight from Lock 29 (Devizes Lock) to Lock 44 (Sir Hugh Stockwell). This restriction will take effect from the 24th April 2023 for a 12-week period. The opening hours of the flight will be 10:00 to 16:00hrs daily with last entry at 13:00. This navigation restriction will run concurrently with any existing restrictions/closures on the Crofton and Wootton Rivers flights.
The reason for this navigation restriction is to preserve water supplies and help recovery of water levels whilst critical upgrade and maintenance works are carried out to the pumping infrastructure at Caen Hill Pumping Station. It is important for our boating customers to note that during the works there will undoubtably be some changes in water levels which we will be closely monitoring. Through careful water management and backup mitigation measures, we hope to avoid the requirement for further navigation restrictions or a temporary canal stoppage.
If you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team, you are welcome to contact us at: enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk
