Debris cleanup update at the Augusta Canal
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re getting an update on Tuesday on debris cleanup efforts at the Augusta Canal.
Officials say they are still clearing trees from the canal.
Wes Byne from Augusta Utilities is asking you to avoid going into the canal while crews clean it up.
Byne says that while they’re not cleaning this weekend and they ask for you to stay clear of certain areas.
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“We ask that everybody to steer clear of the pumping station, watch the trees that are leaning, enjoy the waterway, please stay off the canal and the embankment itself. It’s pretty dangerous in certain locations and I don’t want it heavily trafficked,” Byne explained. “For the weekend kayaking, canoeing in the water is good, please stay off the embankment, please stay off the towpath. It is open from Eisenhower South to Savannah Rapids Pavilion.”
Augusta Utilities says they’re working on finishing the design of the embankment repair.
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