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CRT investing £50M in vital conservation work this winter

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November 24, 2023

The Canal & River Trust is embarking on a programme of winter repairs along 2,000 miles of historic canals across England and Wales. Forty-seven different waterways will benefit, with 138 large-scale works to replace worn-out lock gates, inspect tunnels and aqueducts, repair centuries-old masonry and brickwork, and other important heritage and conservation tasks. Heritage and…
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Latest Stoppage on the Leeds & Liverpool

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Colin Wareing

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July 18, 2023

A leak had been detected either from damage to a culvert that carries a field drainage ditch under the canal or the canal wash wall with the canal flowing into an adjacent farm field. Attempts were made to stop the water flowing through the wash wall with a plastic fibre sheet, but this didn’t stem…
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Water resource update: canals staying open for boating

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November 1, 2022

Following the temporary reopening of canals over the October half term, Canal & River Trust are pleased to announce that the canals below are now open for boating until further notice (excluding any planned winter works). Additionally, the restrictions on the Grand Union and Oxford canals at Watford, Foxton and Braunston are being lifted from…
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River Thames winter stoppages

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October 22, 2022

THE Environment Agency is investing £9 million as part of its annual programme of essential works along the non-tidal River Thames. It is needed to replace or keep maintained 45 locks, their associated structures and towpath bridges, in reliable condition for the continued safe enjoyment of boaters and all visitors. The following locks will be…
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WATERWAYS’ WINTER WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2022-23 ANNOUNCED

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September 30, 2022

The Canal & River Trust has announced its winter works programme 2022-23, providing details of the major repairs and canal improvements the charity will be carrying out between November and March. 48 waterways will benefit from 172 large-scale works to repair masonry and brickwork, fix leaks, update and install hydraulics and electrics at mechanised structures,…
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CANAL & RIVER TRUST PUBLISHES WINTER WORKS INFORMATION

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Mark Lancaster

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August 25, 2021

The Canal & River Trust has published its winter works programme 2021-22, providing details of the major repairs and improvement jobs the charity will be carrying out between 1 November and 31 March. 48 waterways will benefit from 168 large-scale works to repair masonry and brickwork, fix leaks, update and install hydraulics and electrics at…
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