The building of the abstraction channel

Keeping the Canal topped up with water is crucial. This pound will, one day, stretch 3 miles to Rudford before the first lock is encountered. The River Leadon is the obvious source for this water, as it runs alongside the Canal. It will be extracted just before the water flows into the River Severn, and then flow back into the Severn from the Canal through Over Lock.

 

In 2001 work started on this volunteer project. It was the first major work since the Basin at Over had been completed. A massive hole was excavated for the pump shaft to be constructed.