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150-Year-Old Bedford Lock Restored After Month's Delay
5 May
Summary
- Bedford Lock renovation project cost £2 million.
- The 150-year-old lock received new doors and a renovated guillotine gate.
- Repairs addressed wall damage caused by tree roots from 2009.
The historic Bedford Lock, over 150 years old, has undergone a significant renovation costing £2 million. This project, located by the town's Embankment, was successfully completed on April 30th, following a one-month delay from its original April 3rd completion date. The renovation included installing new doors at one end of the lock and refurbishing its guillotine gate, repainting it a distinct dark green.
Crucial repairs were also undertaken to the lock's walls, addressing structural damage stemming from tree roots that were cut down in 2009. The Bedford Lock, dating back to 1868, is the first of its kind in the town and facilitates navigation of the Great Ouse waterway, connecting Cambridgeshire to King's Lynn in Norfolk. The Environment Agency cited the need for thorough renovations and safety checks as reasons for the extended project timeline.
