Phase 1A Restoration

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Phase 1B Restoration

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Stroudwater Navigation

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Thames & Severn Canal

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Towpath Closures

There are a number of Towpath closures between Stonehouse and Brimscombe while the work of restoring the Cotswold Canals in the Stroud area progresses. For details of these see here.

Phase 1A Restoration Plans

For quick access to some of the Phase 1a Restoration detail plans see here.

Wallbridge Upper Lock - Complete

Work is now complete on Wallbridge Upper Lock with new gates and Paddle Gear fitted, and the bunds across the canal at both ends of the lock removed. There is still some improvement work to complete on the adjacent towpath, so this currently remains closed. (Pictures taken 15/01/2012)

Work Progresses at The Ocean, Stonehouse

Work started in early November to replace the fixed bridge at The Ocean with a new swing bridge (see here for bridge plan).

The concrete and steel piling has now been completed (picture right). This will form the foundations for the new bridge. (Picture taken 15/01/2012)

Work Starts on Weirs near Ebley Mill

Work started on the two new weirs near Ebley Mill at the end of November. The bridge structure below will be replaced by a 30m long weir that will allow water from the Slad Brook & Painswick Stream to flow into the River Frome (out of shot left). (Picture taken 10/12/2011)

Work Starts on Ebley Mill Flood Gates

A large hole marks the start of works outside the Stroud Distinct Council Offices at Ebley Mill to construct a pair of flood gates and a moveable footbridge; the road to Ebley Mill now having been closed off. (Picture taken 10/12/2011)