27/08/2026
The next chapter of the Chesterfield Canal restoration is almost here! 💧
Last week, we welcomed around 180 visitors to site, including members of the public, representatives from the press and the @ Chesterfield Canal Trust, to see the progress being made ahead of the canal's next major milestone: filling it with water.
The 384m section has now been substantially completed, and this week we've begun pumping in thousands of gallons of water as the canal starts its journey back to life.
Work continues across the site, including the installation of coping stones that will form the visible canal edge for future boaters. The scheme also makes use of an existing railway structure and will ultimately provide new mooring opportunities along the restored canal.
It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the progress achieved so far and hear from George Rogers and Tony Mitchell about the importance of this landmark project.
With water now returning to the canal, there's plenty more to come. Explore our other latest projects here: https://obriencontractors.co.uk/