March 2008 Damage
On Monday 10 March 2008 powerful storms wrenched one of the lock gates off its fixings. As the water started to drain out, a dam made of sandbags was built. The following day, four-tonne concrete pipes were placed in the canal basin to dissipate the power of waves coming in from the sea.
The water continued to flow out until the lower end of the canal was practically empty. This revealed some interesting finds in the mud, including a shotgun.
The North Cornwall District Council used the opportunity to repair the canal walls and dredge the basin. During the course of the dredging 6000 cubic metres of silt was removed. The lock gates were closed and the canal started to refill on 9 July 2008
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