River Severn

  • Deep-dive rescue reopens historic Bevere Lock

    Deep-dive rescue reopens historic Bevere Lock

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    BOATERS can once again navigate the River Severn between Stourport and Gloucester after vital repairs reopened Bevere Lock, near Worcester. An inspection discovered a faulty paddle on the 183-year-old lock that was preventing it from filling properly, impacting boaters travelling between Stourport and Gloucester. The fault, located below the waterline, required the assistance of specialist…

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  • Major repair work underway on 180-year-old Worcester lock

    Major repair work underway on 180-year-old Worcester lock

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    The Canal & River Trust is carrying out essential repairs to Diglis Small Lock on the River Severn in Worcester. The top and bottom oak gates of the 180-year-old lock are being repaired as part of ongoing work to maintain and improve the structure for boaters navigating the river.  Conservation work to the lock’s Victorian…

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  • ESSENTIAL REPAIRS: Historic River Severn lock

    ESSENTIAL REPAIRS: Historic River Severn lock

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    Lucy Wood reports… THE Canal & River Trust is undertaking essential repairs to the Grade II-listed Holt Lock on the River Severn in Worcestershire. The top and bottom gates of the 180-year-old lock are being repaired as part of a £280,000 project to maintain and improve the structure for boaters navigating the river. Work includes…

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  • Vital work to resume on unlocking the Severn project

    Vital work to resume on unlocking the Severn project

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    Construction of four fish passes along the River Severn in Worcestershire, paused on 25 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, is set to resume in the coming days. The Unlocking the Severn project team has worked extensively with the contractor, Kier, to develop safe working practices to ensure work can be undertaken in accordance with…

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