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Post by dogless on Dec 15, 2023 10:05:11 GMT
I see the Macclesfield is closed again as another culvert has collapsed just above Hall Green.
Anyone in that area ?
A mate is heading into Heritage to leave his boat and visit family over Christmas ... fortunately he's the right side of the stoppage so his plans won't be adversely affected.
Hopefully it won't be a major closure.
Rog
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Post by metanoia on Dec 30, 2023 11:14:11 GMT
Any news from your "man on the Macc" , dogless? I know we're expecting an official update on the 2nd but I'm heading for another junction in the next few days so just wondering which way to turn... |
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Post by dogless on Dec 30, 2023 11:24:07 GMT
He's still at his daughters so not onboard.
I understand the closure is still on but that there'll be an update from C&RT on Tuesday as you said.
I would guess a couple more weeks minimum, but we shall see.
Rog
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Post by metanoia on Dec 30, 2023 11:56:10 GMT
He's still at his daughters so not onboard. I understand the closure is still on but that there'll be an update from C&RT on Tuesday as you said. I would guess a couple more weeks minimum, but we shall see. Rog Thanks. I can make "Heartbreak Hill" last a couple of weeks in this weather but would hate to get to the Macc and, if it's still closed, be faced with the choice of Harecastle or coming back down all the locks....! |
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Post by dogless on Dec 30, 2023 11:59:22 GMT
They opened the canal for one day (21st ?) and said the major repair was completed, but additional minor works were needed.
If this was accurate, you'd have to hope the canal would be open soon, certainly before the end of January 🤞
Be careful in these winds.
Rog
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Post by kris on Dec 30, 2023 12:08:00 GMT
Ha ha, I love the optimism.🙃
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Post by dogless on Jan 2, 2024 16:37:40 GMT
As you've probably seen metanoia , the update is ... there will be a further update on the 10th and the canal meanwhile remains closed. Rog |
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Post by metanoia on Jan 2, 2024 16:45:05 GMT
As you've probably seen metanoia , the update is ... there will be a further update on the 10th and the canal meanwhile remains closed. Rog Thanks. Will probably turn a different way for now whilst awaiting these further updates.... |
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Post by dogless on Jan 11, 2024 9:55:51 GMT
Next update on 31 January and remaining closed until then.
That's my guess of 'open by end of the month' blown away ... who knows now.
Rog
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2024 10:28:34 GMT
Next update on 31 January and remaining closed until then. That's my guess of 'open by end of the month' blown away ... who knows now. Rog Yes but the optimism was good.🙃 |
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Post by dogless on Jan 11, 2024 10:32:11 GMT
Hope for the best.
Plan for the worst.
Rog
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2024 10:35:02 GMT
Hope for the best. Plan for the worst. Rog I don’t know with this shower the best you can hope for is that it will get done. Putting a time scale on it seems to be asking for too much. |
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Post by dogless on Jan 11, 2024 10:39:29 GMT
I wonder if , whilst Todbrooke has no water, it suits C&RT water management to reduce access to the Macc.
Or perhaps it is simply a bigger job than initially thought.
Rog
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Post by kris on Jan 11, 2024 10:45:34 GMT
I wonder if , whilst Todbrooke has no water, it suits C&RT water management to reduce access to the Macc. Or perhaps it is simply a bigger job than initially thought. Rog There’s definately something going on with water levels on the Macc and the peak forest. The macc in particular has been closed more than it’s open for quite a while now( not just this winter. ) Makes me wonder if they are getting boaters used to the idea, readying them for its closer to boats completely? Anyway time will tell. |
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