Have CRT just admitted the cause of the breach? writes Brian Cavill.

In which case, prevention seems obvious to me!

Inspect all culverts under canals on a regular basis.
I hope they aren't trying to 'blind us with science'. 

If they are then that is even more ridiculous if they get the science wrong!

It's a shame since I generally support CRT and sympathise with their struggles with the many issues, ie. funding, licence no payment and so called live a boards turning parts of the system into residential streets!