Two sinkholes were discovered in the canal in the Nockamixon Cliffs area Fri, Nov 17th, which necessitated the de-watering of the canal in Bridgeton township. DCNR has begun repairs. According to Friends of the Delaware Canal’s Executive Director Susan Taylor, the plan is to use a “flowable fill” to expedite repairs. There is no timetable for re-watering.
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Canal Park Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday Oct. 13 at 10:30 am
The Delaware Canal Advisory Committee Meeting will take place Thursday, October 13, 10:30 – 12:30am at the Tinicum Park Barn, 963 River Road, Erwinna, PA 18920
Delaware Canal Maintenance Drawdown Beginning September 26
Delaware Canal Advisory Board Meeting Minutes – 10/15/15
Delaware Canal Vision Study Meeting Tonight in Riegelsville
Canal Repairs Advance
The deliberations on how to repair the collapse of the beautiful 1840 stone arch tunnel that carries High Falls Creek under the canal, which has caused the loss of water through UBE (and points south) since March 29th, have been completed.
The scope of the project expanded in July when it was discovered that the repairs to the collapsed portion would not be sufficient, as the remainder of the 175-year-old stone culvert was not structurally sound.
The consultant, Bi-State Construction of Easton, PA., has determined that a metal sleeve can be inserted the whole length of the stone arch culvert, serving as a permanent repair. This allows the project to move forward as a maintenance project, without having to proceed through a time-consuming new permitting/design process. An Erosion and Sedimentation (E&S) plan will need to be submitted for County approval, though. Park Manager Rick Dalton is optimistic about this development, but cautious about announcing a timeline for repair completion until the E&S plan is approved, which will then trigger the review of the newly developed repair plans.