2009/7/27 <[email protected]>: > I've just got this from waterscape. Anyone know how serious it is? Bream is > still on the Mont and I was going to come back through these locks next > weekend! Am not on board at the moment so can't quickly go and check. > > --------- > > Grindley Brook Locks 3 and 4 > > Monday 27 July 2009 until further notice > > Due to a canal failure early on Monday 27th July, the canal pound between > Grindley Brook Locks 3 and 4 is currently dewatered and the canal is closed > to navigation. > > Movement through locks may be restricted between Hurleston Locks and > Grindley Brook whilst water levels are restored. > > Further updates will be posted as soon as they are available.
The first of these "further updates" was issued at 15:30. It read: Our engineers and contractors are currently working on a temporary repair solution that will enable limited passage through the Grindley Brook Lock Flight. A full feed of water has now been re-established through the lock flight which will enable us to successfully manage levels below Grindley Brook. We are hopeful that a restricted system of navigation may be available through the locks in the next 48 hours and will issue another update notice tomorrow, 28th July with further details. In order to assist customers in the local area we have temporarily extended the opening times of Frankton Locks which will remain open for passage from 12pm until 6pm for the next 48 hrs. In order to book please make contact with our customer service teams before 10am in order to arrange passage. Winding can be found at Grindley Brook top lock and Wrenbury Lift Bridge. ====================================================== -- Bob
