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Further to our previous correspondence, the Bridgewater Canal team has continued to work hard to make sure our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is consistent with the government guidelines.
We hope that you and your families are safe and well. Please see the below updates with regards to Boat Safety Scheme certificates and Bridgewater Canal licences.
As you are aware, there have been a number of issues recently with regards to the elsan in Castlefield.
We want to bring to your attention that we have received reports of a recent increase in suspected criminal incidents and antisocial behaviour within the Castlefield area.
We are pleased to confirm that repairs to the Castlefield elsan are now complete and it is open from today.
During these challenging times, the Bridgewater Canal team has been working hard to make sure our response to the COVID-19 pandemic follows Government advice.
Notice is hereby given that Barton Aqueduct (situated on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal) will be closed to navigation during the following period for annual maintenance.
Further to our previous notices regarding an unforeseen issue near the Barton Aqueduct, the Canal will again be closed to all navigation.
Notice is hereby given that due to essential repairs to Sale Bridge, Sale Plaza, Sale.
Notice is hereby given that due to an unforeseen issue near the Barton Aqueduct the Canal will be closed to all navigation.
The Bridgewater Canal is a 65km canal stretching from Runcorn to Leigh and is owned and operated by the Peel Group.
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Opened on 17th July 1761, the Bridgewater Canal has a special place in history as the first canal in Britain to be built without following an existing watercourse, and so became a model for those that followed it.
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