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Sunday 7th September 2008

Stoppages Results

16 Oct 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: Breach at Gilwern Embankment

Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

Update (21 February): British Waterways is committing to a major programme of repairs to reopen the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in time for the 2009 cruising season. The first phase will enable British Waterways to complete essential repair work to the Gilwern breach and priority areas identified along the 16 miles of affected canal by March 2009.

Throughout this year’s planned repair work we are intending to keep the towpath open, putting in diversions as and when necessary. British Waterways is committed to securing the long term future of this beautiful, historic canal which plays such an important role in the life and economy of South Wales.


Latest Update - 12 November:

Our investigations are almost complete and our works programme is currently being compiled and we will have more information in the New Year.

The seriousness of the breach on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal and the location where it occurred has led British Waterways to plan a detailed survey of a 16-mile stretch of the canal, from Llanover to Talybont (bridges 84 to 141). The navigation is closed between Ashford Tunnel (upstream of Bridge 141) and Bridge 84 and the towpath is closed between Bridge 110 and Bridge 105.

Initial assessments indicate that significant works may be required to secure the canal infrastructure and it is likely that the affected stretch of canal will not be available for cruising in 2008. The investigation over the next six weeks will give us a much clearer picture as to how this might be achieved.

The canal and associated waterside businesses from Talybont to Brecon and Llanover to Cwmbran remain unaffected by the works.

(Enquiries: 01606 723800)

 
31 Jul 2008 - 31 Mar 2009

Stoppage: TOWPATH STOPPAGE

Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

Towpath has been closed

The towpath between Bridge 88 and Bridge 141 is required to be closed due to extensive engineering work, either to the bank side/towpath or for the re-lining of sections of canal. Warning signs are in place along the canal. Some lengths of the towpath may be open please contact 01606 723800 for details.

British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01606 723800)

 
27 Oct 2008 - 03 Mar 2009

Stoppage: Ty Coch Bridge 84 to Wenault Upper Bridge 141 - BREACH SITE REBUILD

Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

Canal repair and rebuild at breach site
Winding at Ty Coch Bridge 84 and Wenault Upper Bridge 141

(Enquiries: 01606 723800)

 
03 - 28 Nov 2008

Stoppage: Brynich Lock

Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

Repairs to lock
Winding at Brynich Turn Bridge 162 and Watton Bridge 165

(Enquiries: 01606 723800)

 
17 Nov 2008 - 19 Dec 2008

Stoppage: Pencelli wash wall

Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

Rebuild wash wall
Winding at Castle Bridge 152 and Court Farm Lift Bridge 155

(Enquiries: 01606 723800)

 
02 Feb 2009 - 13 Mar 2009

Stoppage: Llangynidir wash wall

Associated Regional Office: BW Wales & Borders

Rebuild wash wall
Winding at Yard Bridge 131 and Coach and Horses Bridge 133

(Enquiries: 01606 723800)

 

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