Leeds & Liverpool: water shortages due 20-07-2010
British Waterways is to close a 60 mile section of the Leeds & Liverpool


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After the extreme drought conditions in north west England over past weeks, the 2,000 boats and eight leisure marine trade businesses on a 60-mile stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will find it closed from August 2.

The closure will affect navigation from Lock 85 (Wigan) to Lock 30 (Gargrave) from Monday August 2, 2010, until further notice.

Some 2,000 boats are based on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal (on both BW and private moorings) and 15 trade businesses, including marinas, hire boat operators, trip boats and a hotel boat. Eight businesses are based on the affected stretch.

BW is making every effort to keep trade and user groups informed of the latest information. For up-to-date information on the restrictions visit www.waterscape.com or telephone 0113 281 6850. An update will be issued on Monday August 9, 2010.