Flatford, Dedham & Stratford Locks on the River Stour are operated by chains
www.stacey.peak-media.co.uk/Flatford/Flatford.htm
As does the Welches Dam lock on the Old Forty Foot, that the EA cannot find
the money to repair.
Canal Boat June p24 quotes:
"EA Anglian Waterways Manager John Adams said it was "disappointing that the
{Peterboro IWA } Branch find it necessary to concentrate on the condition of a
short and almost unused section of waterway compared to the millions spent
elsewhere by the EA recently"
The old Forty Foot is only watered about once a month for a weekend by the
EA, and a canoe could not get through at Easter. Whereas the rest of the Middle
Level, which is run by the Middle Level Commissioners, who dont charge a
licence fee, is in good condition!
Not many people used the Huddersfield in the 90's, nor the Stourbridge 16 in
the 60's.....
Ivan cane
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