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Search the Public Notice PortalA record turnout of 42 volunteers made a big impact at a recent canal restoration work party.
The Shropshire Union Canal Society achieved the milestone during its June work party as part of ongoing efforts to restore the Montgomery Canal.
The project is funded by two grants from the Shared Prosperity Fund, awarded by Shropshire Council.
Tom Fulda, restoration project manager, said: "June was the second successive work party with two days of preparation before the main work party started on Friday.
"And once again, two full days of profiling the channel was required to keep one step ahead of the rapid progress by the lining and blocking team, enabled by such healthy volunteer numbers."
Several corporate volunteers joined the team, including long-time supporters from Arcadis and new volunteers from Aico, helping set the new attendance record.
Volunteers completed 45 metres of channel lining and blocking, and finished and reseeded 150 metres of towpath.
Progress was also made through Schoolhouse Bridge, where teams excavated material despite a 7.5-tonne excavator breaking down on Friday.
The machine was repaired and back in use within 24 hours.
With the material cleared, teams began setting out a new wash wall to be built through the bridge, a job expected to occupy many of the upcoming work parties.
Four new volunteers earned dumper driver qualifications during the work party.
Rob the trainer assessed Charlotte, Fiona, Josh and Peter on site, and all passed their practical and theoretical components.
Additional tasks included strimming and weed management at both the Schoolhouse and Crickheath compounds and around recently planted hedges.
Work also began further along the canal towards Malthouse Bridge (Bridge 85).
Initial clearance took place last autumn, and now that the channel has dried out, restoration is set to resume in the coming weeks.
Shropshire Council and Canal & River Trust representatives visited the site on Friday afternoon.
Attendees included Matt Potts and Hannah Smith from Shropshire Council, and James Dennison and Kate Hanks from the CRT.
Mr Fulda said: "All were very impressed and extremely grateful to see the great progress by so many volunteers, both completed and continuing."
The restoration has been funded by two Shared Prosperity Fund grants awarded by Shropshire Council.
The Society thanked all the volunteers who contributed to June’s progress, noting the substantial achievements made possible through their dedication and hard work.
