British Waterways is improving the infrastructure of Shropshire Union Canal in the final phase of a £4m project due for completion in March 2008.

As part the organisation’s commitment to restore and regenerate more than 300 miles of waterway across the Wales & Border Counties region, the work will address subsidence at Shebdon Embankment.

Wales & Border Counties’ asset & programme manager, Mark Duquemin, said: “The Shroppie is a key component in a main navigational ring, with over 8,000 boat movements every year.

“This work will safeguard the canal’s integrity, enabling thousands of customers including boaters, walkers and anglers to continue enjoying this picturesque amenity.”