Entry: 23rd November 2016
We were pleased to welcome the Waterway Recovery Group on site at Lock 15 for almost the whole of July. Along with our own volunteers, much was achieved.
Nearing the end of November, we have the offside chamber wall rebuilt to full height. The nearside (towpath side), sees the final concrete pour and awaits the brick and blockwork to be brought up to final height.
The ‘four corners’, i.e. thrust walls are being restored. Bricks, recovered from the original chamber walls have been cleaned up, and are being used, along with lime mortar.
The Waterway Recovery Group returned for a weekend camp at the end of November and, supported by GCS volunteers, cleared vegetation from Locks 14 and 13, in preparation for work to move down the flight.
Below:
A birds-eye view of Lock 15 before rebuilding of the chamber walls – showing the four thrust walls, haul roads and the dams each end
Grantham Canal Society volunteers continue to work every day Monday to Friday on the restoration of Lock 15. They are organised into teams – a different team each day. Some volunteers are in more than one team.
Why not join them? Even half a day helps the job along! See our homepage for details – we look forward to welcoming you!
