Neath & Tennant Canals Trust

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The Neath & Tennant Canal Trust, originally The Neath & Tennant Canals Preservation Society was formed in 1974, to safeguard, restore and promote the canals. The Trust has since become a Limited Company and is a registered charity. It has been active in restoring the majority of the locks and associated pounds in association with Local Authorities and canal owners, and has ownership of the grade II listed Neath Canal Workshops at Tonna.

Much has been achieved but more remains to be realised. The Trust welcomes new members and if you would like to join please click the button below for an application form.

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Latest News

October 2021

ABERDULAIS AQUEDUCT

The survey of the Aqueduct has now been completed and we look forward to seeing the report.

As a result of the recent rain there now debris piled up against the Aqueduct. This accumulation of debris is cause for concern as it has got worse in recent years.and it would be interesting to know the reason why.

September 2021

TONNA WORKSHOP

The new fencing is now in place along the towpath beside the workshop and very good it looks too

ABERDULAIS AQUEDUCT

The funding is now in place for the initial survey of the Aqueduct which will give us a summary of the works needed to make immediate repairs the aqueduct to prevent further deterioration. Weather permitting the survey will take towards the end of this month. The money has been provided by CADW and the Port Tennant Canal Company.

We are still awaiting the report on flooding being complied by Natural Resources Wales.

May 2021

TOWPATH IMPROVEMENT

NPTCBC have money from the Welsh Assembly Government for improving the tow path through out its area. The section from Neath to Aberdulais has just been completed. The company carrying out the work used the Workshop site as their base. See the gallery for photos of the much improved towpath and the Workshop site in use.

ABERDULAIS AQUEDUCT

The Inland Waterways Association is now the lead partner in the campaign to repair and prevent any further deterioration of the aqueduct. Letters have been written to Natural Resources Wales, NPTCBC, CADW and Senydd members expressing our concerns over the aqueduct. It is an Ancient Monument and cannot be destroyed unless there are no other options. Other interested parties have written too including local history groups. NPTCBC have stated that it  is awaiting the report from NRW. In the meanwhile, on CADW’s advice we have had a quote for a survey of the aqueduct so that we know what is needed to be done. A grant application for half the cost is about to go to CADW, the Tennant Canal Company have promised half and NPTCBC are considering whether they will make a contribution.

The Neath Canal is owned by The Neath Canal Navigation Company (c/o St. Modwen Properties, Tel: 01792 817114), which manages the canal south of Resolven.

The stretch north of Resolven is managed by Neath Port Talbot C.B.C. (Tel: 01639 686868)

The Tennant Canal is owned and managed by the Port Tennant Navigation Company (c/o Leeder Property Management, Tel: 01792 644699)

Please address any concerns regarding the condition of the canals to their respective owners/managers and not to the Trust.