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Stourbridge Canal expected to re-open for Christmas

29th Oct 2008

Following a full assessment by British Waterways, the works to repair the breach site on the Stourbridge Canal are expected to cost less than £750,000.

Providing the planned work stays on schedule the breach site is expected to be fully re-opened in time for Christmas 2008.

The total repair works include:

Two clay dams installed and canal re-watered either side of breach
Canal re-profiled (back to it’s original shape) and re-lined with clay 20 metres either side of the breach gap
80m3 concrete block installed at the bottom of the embankment
Geotextile lining and 3000 tonnes of fill to be installed behind the concrete to build up embankment
Canal to be re-built and re-lined over new embankment
Dams to be removed and canal re-watered

British Waterways West Midlands, general manager, Tony Harvey said: "Our top priority has been to get the canal re-opened for our customers as soon as possible, so its great news that the breach repairs should be completed in time for Christmas 2008."

British Waterways would once again like to thank its customers for their continued patience during this challenging time.

Customers requiring further information should contact British Waterways West Midlands on: 01827 252000.

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Last updated: 04/11/2008