--- title: Macclesfield Canal Repair description: When one of our regular clients approached us as their favoured solution to repair, we provided them with the right solution. image: https://www.soluform.co.uk/hubfs/Macclesfield%201-1-1.jpeg --- [![SoluForm Logo](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hubfs/7599060/SoluForm_300.jpg)](https://www.soluform.co.uk/) - [About](https://www.soluform.co.uk/about) - [Products▼](https://www.soluform.co.uk/case-studies/find-out-about-concrete-bagwork-installation-at-macclesfield-canal#) - [Concrete Filled Bagwork](https://www.soluform.co.uk/concrete-filled-bagwork) - [Sand Filled Bagwork](https://www.soluform.co.uk/sand-filled-bagwork) - [Topsoil Filled Bagwork](https://www.soluform.co.uk/topsoil-filled-bagwork) - [LECA Lightweight Aggregate](https://www.soluform.co.uk/leca-lightweight-aggregate) - [Applications](https://www.soluform.co.uk/applications) - [Benefits and Uses](https://www.soluform.co.uk/benefits-and-uses) - [Support▼](https://www.soluform.co.uk/case-studies/find-out-about-concrete-bagwork-installation-at-macclesfield-canal#) - [FAQ](https://www.soluform.co.uk/faq) - [Downloads](https://www.soluform.co.uk/downloads) - [CPD Training](https://www.soluform.co.uk/soluform-cpd-training) - [Carbon Offsetting](https://www.forestcarbon.co.uk/our-partners/soluform) - [Sustainability](https://llwynderwwoodlandcreation.com/) - [Blog](http://content.soluform.co.uk/blog) - [Case Studies](http://content.soluform.co.uk/case-studies) - [Contact](https://www.soluform.co.uk/contact-us) - [About](https://www.soluform.co.uk/about) - [Products](https://www.soluform.co.uk/case-studies/find-out-about-concrete-bagwork-installation-at-macclesfield-canal#) - [Concrete Filled Bagwork](https://www.soluform.co.uk/concrete-filled-bagwork) - [Sand Filled Bagwork](https://www.soluform.co.uk/sand-filled-bagwork) - [Topsoil Filled Bagwork](https://www.soluform.co.uk/topsoil-filled-bagwork) - [LECA Lightweight Aggregate](https://www.soluform.co.uk/leca-lightweight-aggregate) - [Applications](https://www.soluform.co.uk/applications) - [Benefits and Uses](https://www.soluform.co.uk/benefits-and-uses) - [Support](https://www.soluform.co.uk/case-studies/find-out-about-concrete-bagwork-installation-at-macclesfield-canal#) - [FAQ](https://www.soluform.co.uk/faq) - [Downloads](https://www.soluform.co.uk/downloads) - [CPD Training](https://www.soluform.co.uk/soluform-cpd-training) - [Carbon Offsetting](https://www.forestcarbon.co.uk/our-partners/soluform) - [Sustainability](https://llwynderwwoodlandcreation.com/) - [Blog](http://content.soluform.co.uk/blog) - [Case Studies](http://content.soluform.co.uk/case-studies) - [Contact](https://www.soluform.co.uk/contact-us) # Macclesfield Canal Repair Dec 1, 2023 11:35:06 AM ← Back to Case Studies ![](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hubfs/Macclesfield%201-1-1.jpeg) [facebook-f icon ](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553742993829) [Follow us on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/soluform/) [Email us ](mailto:sales@soluform.co.uk)   When one of our regular clients approached us as their favoured solution to repair and protect the canal embankment and tow path, our SoluForm product proved to be the perfect solution. ## What was the challenge? The client highlighted the issue of this work being in an area where access was quite remote. It was decided that the best method would be to crane the SoluForm pallets onto one of their own barges to travel down the canal to the location where it needed to be installed. As the SoluForm bags specifically weigh 20kg each they were the perfect size and weight for a single person to offload by hand. The other part of the product selection was to ensure that the product had no impact on the surrounding nature or the ecology of the water in the canal. A product was needed that could be installed below the waterline to repair and protect the bank and tow path from further scour without having to dewater the area for the installation.   - ![Macclesfield 19](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Macclesfield%2019.jpg?width=318&height=259&name=Macclesfield%2019.jpg) Hover message - ![Macclesfield 13](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Macclesfield%2013.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Macclesfield%2013.jpg) Hover message ## What was the solution? SoluForm’s underwater 32N bagwork with its biodegradable potato starch liner was the ideal solution. The final 3 courses of SoluForm bags were installed above the water, giving the tow path some further protection against raising water levels from heavy rainfall. The 3 courses were completed using our above water bagwork, with a water soluble liner, adding that additional protection to the path. From our ISO accredited Concrete Production and Bagging facilities in Derbyshire, SoluForm is able to supply a range of bagwork options, eliminating the need for contractors to bag up concrete themselves, on site.   - ![Macclesfield 9](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Macclesfield%209.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Macclesfield%209.jpg) Hover message - ![Macclesfield 16](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Macclesfield%2016.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Macclesfield%2016.jpg) Hover message - ![Macclesfield 14](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Macclesfield%2014.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Macclesfield%2014.jpg) Hover message - ![Macclesfield 11-1](https://www.soluform.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Macclesfield%2011-1.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Macclesfield%2011-1.jpg) Hover message ## What was the outcome for the client? There was no need to dewater the canal or provide costly plant to an area where access was an issue for the contractor. In addition to the bags, we also supply ancillary steelwork, needed to strengthen the finished blockwork, or place lined bagwork underwater. The SoluForm solution provided a durable and dependable hard engineering solution, giving our client the confidence and reassurance that the canal bank and tow path will be secure for the local community to safely use for many years to come. For designers and contractors, we have over 25 years’ experience of scour protection and river-work design and our sales team is able to offer both practical and design guidance, should it be required. ## Would you like to speak to SoluForm to see how we can help? You can contact us by calling the team on 01629 541066, emailing [sales@soluform.co.uk](mailto:sales@soluform.co.uk) or completing our contact us form on our website. Our friendly team will be more than happy to help you find a solution that meets your needs. 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