Second Macclesfield breach repair progressing

THE REPAIR of the second breach on the Macclesfield Canal between Sugar Lane Bridge 26 and Kerridge Road Bridge 27 is progressing well the trust advise.

This breach, at Bollington, the second of three to affect the navigation occured ot the end of May, Keith Gudgin reports.

We are told that the contractors have now successfully rebuilt the damaged embankment, using compacted puddle clay and suitable excavated material.

Significant milestone

It adding that this is a significant milestone, as it restores the structural integrity of the canal and helps to ensure its long-term stability.

The teams are currently installing trench sheets along the towpath side of the canal. These metal sheet piles are being driven into the ground to reinforce the canal edge, providing additional support and protecting the embankment from future erosion.

It is expected that this breach will be completely repaired by 25th June and the navigation reopended provided no unforeseen issues arise. 

As to the other breach and 'leak' we are not sure of their situations...but the whole of the Macclesfield Canal will not be navigable.