Pumping station improvements on the K&A

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Janet Richardson

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THE Canal & River Trust has been carrying out repair work and maintenance at the Caen Hill pumping station on the Kennet & Avon Canal, writes Kevin Thomas.

It is situated just below Bridge 146 and down from Lock 22 – the Lower Foxhangers Lock. This was due for completion on March 19.

Caen Hill pumping station — The view from Bridge 146 shows the ongoing maintenance work at the Caen Hill back pumping station. PHOTO: KEVIN THOMAS

Foxhangers Narrowboat Hire which has its wharf at the pumphouse, is set to re-open for business on April 12.

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Caen Hill pumping station work — The maintenance team hard at work on the pump station’s inlet filters. PHOTO: KEVIN THOMAS

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