Canal bed exposed

Canal bed exposed

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CRT are currently working on a portion of the canal north of  Trebanos Lock and the water has been temporarily  diverted into the River Tawe that runs alongside the canal.

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The water is carried to the river by a sluice, (above)  which is a Cadw listed structure

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The canal is fed by many streams.  The one above is in full flow from the recent rainfall.

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