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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.

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
Swansea Canal lit up by lanterns to mark 225th anniversary celebrations
More than 300 people from across the Swansea Valley turned out on Saturday to mark the 225th anniversary celebrations of the Swansea Canal.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Second phase of dredging underway on Montgomery Canal restoration
We've started the second phase of dredging on the Montgomery Canal as part of the effort to restore the 200-year-old canal.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Swansea Canal 225th anniversary exhibition heads out on tour
A special exhibition looking back on 225 years of the Swansea Canal is going on tour throughout the Swansea valley after a successful six-months on display at the National Waterfront Museum Swansea.
Wed Nov 01 2023

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News

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

Swansea Canal lit up by lanterns to mark 225th anniversary celebrations

Second phase of dredging underway on Montgomery Canal restoration

Swansea Canal 225th anniversary exhibition heads out on tour