Have you been to Chittenden Locks to see what the small lock chamber looks like without any water? If not, heres a little peek inside. The small lock chamberclosed April 4 for two weeks to be pumped out so crews can do safety inspections and maintenance. Most machinery and equipment, including the gates and valves, are original to the 97-year-old facility. The annual closure gives dam safety experts and maintenance staff an opportunity to dry out the chambers for thorough inspections and to make necessary repairs. This routine maintenance is necessary and important in keeping the Chittenden Locks safe and operational as the locks approach their 100-year anniversary.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:02:06 +0000
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