Waterways
Inland Waterways, the Lagan Towpath and the Department's work with, the cross-border body, Waterways Ireland.
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Lagan Towpath
The Department has ownership of, and custodial responsibility for, those remaining sections of the Lagan Canal that remain in Government ownership following abandonment of navigation in the 1950s, including the Lagan Towpath, carparks at Lockview Road, Stranmillis; Drumbridge and Soldierstown, and the abandoned canal.
Lough Neagh & Sixmilewater River
Under Article 6(3)(ii) of the Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Drainage and Navigation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955, the Department has a statutory duty to maintain navigation at the entrance to the Sixmilewater River and to maintain two navigation posts or marks at the entrance to the Sixmilewater River.
The Lagan Towpath Code of Conduct
The Department operates on the principle of Leave no Trace and we have a code of conduct which we ask all users of the towpath to abide by.