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Having noted the content of the report provided by Scottish Canals on the planned winter works for 2023/24 at the Crinan Canal, the group gave consideration to a verbal update from the Head of Customer Experience and Delivery.Ìý Mr Piper advised that this was year 3 of a 5 year investment programme at the Crinan Canal.Ìý He outlined the work programme which included extensive refurbishment of large bits of steel and infrastructure and advised that the works were necessary to keep the canal fit for purpose.Ìý Mr Piper further advised of the continued engagement with local businesses and communities and outlined the efforts made to ensure the canal will be open by mid-April rather than the previously anticipated timescale of end of May 2024.Ìý

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the contents of the report and the information provided by the Head of Customer Experience and Delivery, Scottish Canals.

(Reference:Ìý Report by Scottish Canals, submitted)