Following on from previous posts on this website on Torfaen Country Borough Council’s intention to appoint a Canal Officer we note that the post has been unfilled, and that the post has been re-advertised this morning. This is a important post supporting and driving forward MBACT and Torfaen Council’s strategic restoration vision for the Mon & Brec Canal within the Council’s area. We would encourage suitably qualified candidates to consider applying. … Read more

This is a unique opportunity to manage a popular visitor attraction based in High Cross, Cwm Lane, Newport, Gwent. The Centre Manager has day-to-day management responsibility for the running of the Centre, and is supported by a Deputy Manager and an enthusiastic and dedicated Volunteer Team. The Centre functions as an information-hub for the Cefn Flight of Locks and the Mon & Brec Canal as a whole. It also has … Read more

The drawbridge at Talybont-on-Usk is one of our canal’s iconic features. You may have seen that recently the bridge was closed for 3 days for resurfacing. The bridge, which is owned and operated by the Canal and River Trust (CRT), is a landmark in Talybont and provides access to a number of houses, farms and onwards to Talybont reservoir. It has had a poor reputation in the past for reliability … Read more

Subsequent to our news posts at the beginning of March 2021 and on May 5th 2021 –Torfaen Council to appoint Canal Officer to Secure Restoration and Appointment of Torfaen Council’s Canal Officer Moves Forward. We note that the new post is now advertised externally. More information here – Canal Co-ordinator – Neighbourhood Services, Planning and Public Protection The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27th May 2021.

MBACT is extremely concerned that CRT (Glandŵr Cymru (the Canal and River Trust in Wales)) have placed Junction House at Pontymoile Basin, Pontypool, on the market. Junction House is a Grade II Listed Building, located within the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Conservation Area. The property was built as a Toll House at the junction of the Monmouthshire Canal and the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal, made necessary here because of the … Read more

Subsequent to our news post at the beginning of March 2021 –Torfaen Council to appoint Canal Officer to Secure Restoration we are pleased to report that Torfaen County Borough Council have started the recruitment process by advertising for Internal Council candidates. More information here – Canal Co-ordinator – Neighbourhood Services, Planning and Public Protection We look forward to working with the new Canal Co-ordinator when appointed to secure our joint … Read more

The severe water shortage on both the Main Line and Crumlin Arm on the Mon & Brec canal in Torfaen County Borough Council and Newport City Council areas, has been reported by many concerned residents. Our Trust has also been very concerned. As the Councils are the owners of the canal within their respective areas, we have spoken to officers at each Council regarding the issue, and discussed what remedial … Read more

I would like to introduce myself and outline how I see the work of the Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust (MBACT) going forward. I was born in Griffithstown, so the canal was a huge part of my growing up, not least my daily walk to school was along the canal towpath. As with all youngsters falling in was also an occasional hazard !! Roll on the years and I … Read more

Further to our previous news post about CRT holding a drop-in session at Goytre Wharf. CRT are asking for comments, or letters of support to be sent to Clare Parsons at CRT. See below. The proposed design can be viewed/downloaded by clicking on the image below. The document is a PDF file. Goytre Wharf – Canal and River Trust Proposal for accessible ramp to the towpath.The Canal and River Trust … Read more

The Canal and River Trust (CRT) have a drop-in session at Goytre Wharf on Wednesday 7th April between 11am and 3pm for their proposal for a new accessible towpath access ramp. You can meet CRT’s design engineer, and see and contribute to the proposal and draft design, which is still at an early stage. The project is on a shortlist for possible Welsh Government Community Facilities Fund funding. The Trust … Read more