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Thursday 18th March 2010 Monmouthshire and Brecon canal back in business
British Waterways has reopened a section of the Monmouthshire and
Brecon canal that was closed following the discovery of a leak. The
closure at Llangattock, near Crickhowell in Powys, enabled a section
to be drained for repairs. The Monmouthshire canal dates back to the
1790s but fell into disuse after 1910. The canal was first reopened in
1970 and now a 35 mile section is navigable.
Waterway manager Nick Worthington said: "I'm keenly aware the work
affected the start of the visitor season and we have apologised to
everyone whose holiday plans were disrupted." South Wales
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