CENTRE CANAL (Belgium)

Distance in km : 24.3 km

Number of locks : 2 et 1 ascenseur

Dimensions (L x W) : 86 m x 12 m

Draught : 6,20 m du PK 5.618 à Nimy

Clearance : 4,95 m de Seneffe au PK 5.618

From Seneffe to Nimy

This canal of class IV (dimensions 1,350 tonnes) is one of the essential links in the East-West connection that links the Sambre to the Escaut. Its commercial traffic has increased tenfold since the monumental funicular lift at Strépy-Thieu came into service in 2002. This boat lift – the biggest in the world – has a level difference of 73 metres!