Navigation update – Diesel spill – Mytchett
Navigation update – Diesel spill – Mytchett
Please see navigation update below.
| Date Of Update: | 05/03/2025 |
| Title Of Update: | Oil spill in Mytchett pound |
| Type Of Update: | |
| Area(s) Affected: | Mytchett Pound |
| Summary of Update: | Navigation Closed |
| Effect on Powered Boats: | Navigation Closed |
| Effect on Towpath Users: | Walkers are advised to keep their dogs from swimming in the water between Canal Centre Swingbridge and Mytchett Place Road |
| Effect on Unpowered Boats (e.g canoes/kayaks/paddleboards: | Navigation Closed |
| Full Update: | A oil spillage has been found between the Swingbridge at the Canal Centre and Mytchett Place Road. The BCA ranger team are currently on-site deploying booms to contain the spill, and liaising with the EA who have been made aware. The navigation is CLOSED and no boats powered / unpowered may navigate the Mytchett pound. Walkers are advised to not allow their dogs to swim in the water in this area. Pet owners should seek the advice of a vet if their dog has swum in this area today. |
| Map Ref | Name of Lock Flight or Pound | Navigation Status |
| 1 | Woodham Locks (Locks 1-6) | OPEN |
| 2 | Woking Pound (Lock 6 to Lock 7) | OPEN |
| 3 | St Johns Locks (Locks 7-11) | OPEN |
| 4 | Hermitage Pound (Lock 11 to Lock 12) | OPEN |
| 5 | Brookwood and Deepcut Locks (Locks 12-28) | OPEN |
| 6 | Mytchett Pound (Lock 28 to Lock 29 – Ash Lock) | See closures from previous navigation update. Diesel spill between Canal Centre Swingbridge and Mytchett Place Road |
| 7 | Ash Lock (Lock 29) | CLOSED |
| 8 | Hampshire Pound (Lock 29 – Ash Lock to Greywell) | OPEN – Obey speed restriction signage – ongoing See previous update regarding Farnborough Road Slipway. |
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