All of the locks' tail gates were open, closing the top and bottom lock gates was no problem, but the middle lock's tail gate on the towpath side swings open, so I had to run some water in to close it.
On the top lock there's some temporary signage asking boaters to close all gates and paddles, but there's nothing at the lower lock - which is the entrance from the Lee where boaters are more relaxed about leaving gates open.
The lower lock is also looking pretty sad, with graffiti all over.
I think that there's an opportunity here to clean up and add 'Boater Information' and a 'Welcome to the Hertford Union' sign here, along with more permanent signage asking boaters to ensure they leave all gates and paddles closed.
We'll need to do a litter pick and cut back the foliage, remove graffiti, and repaint the locks. Then also have CRT install some new permanent signage.
New signage will, of course, attract graffiti, but I think we can get on top of that. Better than leaving it like this.
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