--- In [email protected], "dhsrcragg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], Brian <brian@> wrote: > > > passage down the Mont. You also have to book to get out as apparently > > they are only allowed 12 lock movements per day. > > > -- > > Brian <brian@> > > > > Join SOW and help save our waterways > > http://www.saveourwaterways.org > > > From a response in Waterways World by the General Manager for the unit > which includes the Monty the water allowed for the Frankton Locks at > the end of the Monty in normal conditions the number of boat passages > will stay at a maximum of around 12 no matter how much of the canal is > opened for boats. > > (This is due to all water passing down the Llangollen being accounted > for with no more expected to ever be available and with back pumping > ruled out due to eco concerns.)
This is shortsighted. Surely the River Dee can afford The Mont. a few gallons more ? Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com
