What We Are Doing

Works to ensure the integrity of the embankments of Loch Oich Reservoir on the Caledonian Canal are set to get underway in 2018/2019.

A study of the dam breach and review of the flood assessment for Loch Dochfour Reservoir will get underway in 2018/2019.

Works to protect the masonry structure of the Hillend Reservoir from potential scour damage in times of flood will get underway in 2018/2019.

Works to protect this Cobbinshaw Reservoir Spillway from sub-surface erosion are set to get underway in 2018/2019.

Works to protect the masonry structure of the Lilly Loch Reservoir from potential scour damage in times of flood will get underway in 2018/2019.

The outcome of the Linlithgow Embankment Study in 2017 was a report which identified a list of priority embankment works. These priority works will get underway in 2018.

Fort Augustus has been identified as priority for gate replacement due to condition, age and criticality.

Kytra Lock has been identified as priority for gate replacement due to condition, age and criticality.

Following an internal inspection, Leamington Lift Bridge was deemed to be a public safety and operational risk in 2018. Essential works to upgrade the bridge were complete in July 2019.

Works to install a waiting pontoon at Bellanoch Swing Bridge will get underway in 2019.

Investigative works to the embankments of the Almond Feeder, the main water supply to the Union Canal, are set to begin in 2018/2019.

A routine inspection of the Brighton's Burn Aqueduct has identified a number of defects which are set to be addressed in 2019/2020.

Following the £1.625 million of additional funding from the Scottish Government, we are now able to carry out the works to both Bonnybridge and Twechar Bridges.

Works to ensure the continued operation of Muirtown Swing Bridge on the Caledonian Canal are due to begin in 2019/2020.

Essential works to upgrade the manual barriers and signage on Moy Bridge will get underway in 2019/2020.

Works to repair the surface and upgrade Gairlochy Swing Bridge's drive mechanism will get underway in 2019/2020.

Following the partial collapse of a section of the north side of Ardrishaig Pier in May 2017 causing the pier to be closed, works were undertaken to restore operations and ensure the future of the pier.

Works to replace the traffic barriers and signage on Ardrishaig Lock 4 Swing Bridge will get underway in 2019/2020.

Essential works to replace the control mechanism and signage on Cairnbaan Swing Bridge will get underway in 2019/2020.

Works to replace the traffic barriers and signage on Bellanoch Swing Bridge will get underway in 2019/2020.

Works to to replace the traffic barriers and signage on Oakfield Bridge will get underway in 2019/2020.

Works to address the ongoing erosion on the canal wall the towpath at Auchinstarry are due to begin in 2019/2020.

Works to replace the decking on pontoons and jetties across the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals will get underway in 2019.

Scottish Canals are looking to invest in 3 lightweight fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) temporary modular pedestrian bridges.

Works to replace the lock gates at Lock 6, Bankside on the Forth & Clyde Canal East are due to begin in February 2019.

Works to install telemetry equipment in a number of the reservoirs feeding the Crinan Canal will get underway in Spring 2019.

Works to ensure the integrity of the embankments of Loch Oich Reservoir on the Caledonian Canal are set to get underway in 2018/2019.

Scottish Canals is investing in a new long reach excavator and modular pontoon to help carry out a comprehensive programme of dredging across the nation's waterways.

We are currently undertaking investigations into a number of our assets across the canal network which will shape future projects.