Re: Seen in the News
Posted: 02 Jul 2025, 02:45
See THIS report about water levels in the canal.
Lock gates along parts of the Leeds-Liverpool canal have been closed after water levels dropped due to a lack of recent rainfall. The Canals and River Trust said lock use has been suspended between Wigan and Gargrave and on the Five Rise Locks at Bingley. It comes after Yorkshire endured its driest spring in more than 140 years, with a drought declared across the region earlier this month by the Environment Agency. A spokesperson for the Canal and River Trust said they had asked boaters to "temporarily stop using locks on some stretches of canal" due to low water levels. They said: "This conserves the available water to keep boats afloat and protect wildlife. "Boats can still cruise between locks and paddlers can use our waterways as usual. The towpath is fully open for people to use and enjoy. "The public can help us to preserve water by reporting leaks and any lock gates and paddles that have been left open." The spokesperson said they would continue to monitor water levels and hoped to get the locks "back open to boats as soon as possible" as the charity will continue to monitor water levels.
Lock gates along parts of the Leeds-Liverpool canal have been closed after water levels dropped due to a lack of recent rainfall. The Canals and River Trust said lock use has been suspended between Wigan and Gargrave and on the Five Rise Locks at Bingley. It comes after Yorkshire endured its driest spring in more than 140 years, with a drought declared across the region earlier this month by the Environment Agency. A spokesperson for the Canal and River Trust said they had asked boaters to "temporarily stop using locks on some stretches of canal" due to low water levels. They said: "This conserves the available water to keep boats afloat and protect wildlife. "Boats can still cruise between locks and paddlers can use our waterways as usual. The towpath is fully open for people to use and enjoy. "The public can help us to preserve water by reporting leaks and any lock gates and paddles that have been left open." The spokesperson said they would continue to monitor water levels and hoped to get the locks "back open to boats as soon as possible" as the charity will continue to monitor water levels.