Canal News

Demand by the council of the Côte d'Or

The council of the Côte d'Or has demanded that the VNF (the national agency in charge of the French waterways) take responsibility for maintaining and operating the section of the canal from Veneray-lès-Laumes to Pouilly-en-Auxois. 

(Source Le Bien Public) 12/05/2025

Panthier Reservoir

The Panthier reservoir will be emptied in September 2025 for maintenance and repair work, which is estimated to take 12 months. The result will enable the reservoir to be filled to its maximum depth of 14.03 metres, impacting navigation and operations on the Saône side of the canal.

Fiber optics

Installing fibre optics along the canal to automate and monitor water levels is ongoing. March 2025

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