Watford & Foxton Overnight Closure From 13 August

[Hotspur]

Opening times for canal are 8am to 6pm. [last entry on the flight 5.15pm]

 

From Date: 13th August 2018

To Date:until further notice

Type:Navigation Restriction

Reason:Water resources

Notice updates:03/08/2018 @ 17:34

Due to exceptionally dry weather during the last three months some of our canal feeding reservoirs are lower than we would normally expect for this time of year.

The recent rainfall has not significantly changed this situation. As the dry weather is set to continue into the autumn, we are taking steps now to reduce water usage by closing the canal overnight.

This will allow back-pumps to circulate water more effectively around the canal network. 

We will monitor the situation and update the website accordingly.

Opening times for canal are 8am to 6pm.

[last entry on the flight 5.15pm]

Description:

Due to exceptionally dry weather during the last three months some of our canal feeding reservoirs are lower than we would normally expect for this time of year.

The recent rainfall has not significantly changed this situation.

As the dry weather is set to continue into the autumn, we are taking steps now to reduce water usage by closing the canal overnight.

This will allow back-pumps to circulate water more effectively around the canal network. 

We will monitor the situation and update the website accordingly.

Location:

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Starts At:

Lock 1

Ends At:

Lock 7

 

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Starts At:

Lock 8

Ends At:

Lock 17

Edited August 8, 2018 by Hotspur
ETA Lock 8 to 17