Open Day for lock
Lock 42 at Church Lawton will be drained to enable the public to climb down to the bottom of the lock and see the inner workings of this 200 years old chamber, which is one of a number of such events being held by Canal & River Trust.
New top gates
The lock is having new top gate gates fitted and work being done to the bottom gates to prevent leakage.
In addition to the drained lock chamber, visitors will also have the opportunity to go on local nature walks with the Trust's ecologists, and learn about the heritage of the area.
Waterway Manager, David Baldacchino, explained:
"Repairing the lock gates at Lock 42 is part of the essential maintenance needed to enable the local canal network to be used and enjoyed by boaters, cyclists, anglers and walkers."
The open weekend event is being held at Lock 42 which is one minute walk from Red Bull Yard, Congleton Road South, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3AP. Limited parking is available at this address.