Summary
A canal embankment collapsed on the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, causing significant disruptions to the local narrowboat hire business. The incident has stranded many liveaboard residents and will take months to repair. Local businesses fear financial losses, as they rely on tourists who visit the area to experience the canals.
Key Facts
- A canal embankment collapsed on the Llangollen Canal, creating a large hole that affected two boats.
- The collapse has stranded many people who live on boats along the canal.
- Repairs are expected to take several months, impacting local businesses that depend on canal tourism.
- Paul Donnelly, owner of Floating Holidays, expressed concern about future bookings and revenue loss.
- Water has been lost from a 1.6 km (0.6 miles) stretch of the canal, and a dam is being constructed to control it.
- This canal collapse adds to previous disruptions on other local canals, limiting route options for boaters.
- The canal community is helping each other, offering accommodation and support where needed.
- Paul Stowe, a resident affected by the collapse, voiced uncertainty about returning to boating.
