Fish rescue ongoing at Glasgow canal due to leakage

Work is being completed by APEM at the Kelvin Aqueduct in Maryhill, to capture, measure and categorise the animals before releasing them alive and well further downstream.

This is necessary because the section of the canal will be dewatered as part of the investigation and repair of the leakage.

Engineers began monitoring the issue in late October 2025, as it was affecting the footpath under one of the arches.

The fish relocation started in mid-February, when Mackenzie Construction Ltd, began dewatering the canal from the aqueduct to Lock 24.

While the work is ongoing, a towpath diversion will remain in place for the dewatering.

An alternative route is signposted along the canal.