Large hole discovered at Rochdale Canal lock
Published: Wednesday, 05 June 2019
THE 'blown cill' on Lock 49 on the Rochdale has been identified as a 'large hole'.
Over the week-end dams were installed and the lock drained upon which the hole was discovered together with the damaged cill.
Work continuing
Work is continuing at the hole to fix the problems, but no date has been given for a possible reopening.
The problem was discovered on the 28th May on Moss Upper Lock in Rochdale.
LATEST
Wednesday—Repairs on lock complete and now reopened.