More balance beam problems
Published: Thursday, 13 June 2024
THE Shropshire Union Canal has more problems with Christleton Lock 9.
More deterioration of a balance beam has been discovered, meaning that it has to be reinforced to stop it breaking-off completely, Keith Gudgin reports.
So specialist contractors to fabricate brackets to reinforce and strengthen the balance beam have been brought in who will start work next week.
Calder & Hebble Navigation
Cromwell Lock 8 on the Calder & Hebble Navigation has had its downstream offside gate collar snapped and is closed again with the lock out of use.
We are told a team will endeavour today to make the lock safe and reopen for operation if possible, until a full repair can be undertaken.
But it is not understood how the gate can be operated without an intact gate collar.