Client: Kier for Canal and Rivers Trust Contractor: CPC Civils A 30ft section of the Shropshire Union Canal collapsed, causing water to drain into the River Wheelock, leaving up to 20 boats stranded. Kier as main contractor for CRT, immediately appointed CPC Civils, who have experience working on emergency breaches. OnSite received an emergency call out, from CPC, to stem the breach and within two days of the breach occurring an 11m Portadam was installed across the canal, preventing further water loss. If the bed had been allowed to dry then the clay can crack causing further damage to the canal. Within days of the breach: ? 10,000 fish were rescued and relocated to the Trent and Mersey Canal. ? Approximately 20 large trees were r

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