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There’s always something exciting happening on our canals across Wales, we’ll keep you up to date with it all here.

Work underway to build new Carreghofa Lane Bridge over Montgomery Canal
Work to construct a new road bridge over the Montgomery Canal is underway as part of the UK government-funded restoration of the canal.
Mon Jun 30 2025
Rare plants on the Montgomery Canal to receive a boost as work starts on new wetland habitat
Work has started on the creation of a wetland habitat at Wern Pond in Powys that will extend the habitat for protected species of aquatic plants and other wildlife.
Fri Jun 06 2025
We've upgraded a picnic area at Gilwern to make it more accessible on the Mon & Brec
Local people will have better access to the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Gilwern this summer thanks to pathway improvements and an upgraded wheelchair-friendly picnic area.
Mon May 12 2025
Emergency measures to prevent the Mon & Brec running dry this week
Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, have secured an emergency short-term supply of water from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.
Fri Apr 04 2025
We're calling on support to secure the future of the Mon & Brec
We are calling for support to secure the future of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal after legislation was enacted that severely restricts the supply of water that feeds the canal.
Fri Mar 21 2025
Campaign launched for LEGO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct model
A six-foot LEGO model of the iconic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct has been created at the start of a campaign for the design to be incorporated into LEGO’s global collection.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Funding boost for Montgomery Canal in Welshpool
We have received a grant from the Nature Networks Fund to maintain a restored stretch of the Montgomery Canal near Welshpool.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Divers carry out inspections on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Divers have taken to the water of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal as we carry out inspections of safety gates at Llanfoist Embankment.
Thu Jul 04 2024
We're working to protect the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal this winter
We are undertaking a four-month programme of improvements to protect and preserve the picturesque Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Repairs secure long-term future of aqueduct
We've completed a four-month project at Llangattock to repair a 225-year-old stone aqueduct which carries the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and towpath over the Nant Onneu (a tributary to the River Usk).
Tue Dec 19 2023

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Work underway to build new Carreghofa Lane Bridge over Montgomery Canal

Rare plants on the Montgomery Canal to receive a boost as work starts on new wetland habitat

We've upgraded a picnic area at Gilwern to make it more accessible on the Mon & Brec

Emergency measures to prevent the Mon & Brec running dry this week

We're calling on support to secure the future of the Mon & Brec

Campaign launched for LEGO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct model

Funding boost for Montgomery Canal in Welshpool

Divers carry out inspections on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

We're working to protect the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal this winter

Repairs secure long-term future of aqueduct