Updates
11/04/2025 08:37
Works are progressing well at Lock 7 on the Glasson branch of the Lancaster Canal.
Our teams have successfully completed repairs to the lock mechanism and have now begun replacing the wooden walkways.
Once the walkway replacement is complete, we will arrange for engineers to conduct testing before bringing the lock back into service.
A further update will be provided on Friday 25 April.
28/03/2025 11:32
Please be advised Lock 7 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal remains closed to navigation due to a mechanical fault with the winding drum, which operates the lock gates.
Our contractors have successfully removed the mechanism that controls the head gate, and refurbishment work is underway. We aim to reinstall the spindle by mid-April.
In conjunction with this, we are also upgrading the safety walkways on the lock gates. With both projects aligned and progressing as scheduled, we anticipate navigation will resume by mid-April.
We will provide a further update on Friday, 11 April.
14/03/2025 13:43
Please be advised Lock 7 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal will remain closed to navigation due to a mechanical fault with the winding drum which is used to open the lock gates.
Our teams have now sourced a contractor to carry out this complex repair.
Given the constraints of the tide times, we are hopeful to have this ready for testing and inspecting to preserve this listed component.
We will provide a further update on Friday 28 March.
28/02/2025 14:04
Please be advised Lock 7 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal will remain closed to navigation due to a mechanical fault with the winding drum which is used to open the lock gates.
Our teams are currently sourcing the specialist parts required for this repair.
Due to the nature of specific parts, these will take time to source and manufacture, so we are able to preserve this listed structure.
We will provide a further update on Friday 14 March.
19/02/2025 09:48
Please be advised Lock 7 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal will remain closed to navigation due to a mechanical fault.
Our engineering team is actively exploring repair solutions and we are working with specialist contractors to carry out repairs to the lock.
We will provide a further update on Friday, 28 February.
16/02/2025 11:34
Please be advised Lock 7 on the Glasson branch of Lancaster Canal will need to remain closed to navigation following a mechanical fault.
Our engineering team are continuing to conduct further investigations into the fault.
We will provide an update on Wednesday 19th February.
