RAILSCOT | Union Canal: Water levels being restored as dams plug breach [Falkirk Herald]

Union Canal: Water levels being restored as dams plug breach [Falkirk Herald]

Date: 15/08/2020

Water passing through the breach in the Union Canal has been stopped completely.

Temporary clay dams which were put in place by Scottish Canals in the last few days have been successful in halting the flow and work is now starting to restore water levels on the east side of the breach.

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Clay dams are working at the site of the breach

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Union Canal: Water levels being restored as dams plug breach [Falkirk Herald]

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