The big clean-up operation was made possible through cash awarded to Our Place Camelon and Tamfourhill by the Falkirk Great Place Heritage Lottery funded project, and with the support of Scottish Canals, Conservation Voluneers Scotland and Falkirk Council Waste Services.
Focusing on the stretch of canal which runs from Lock 16 and passes through the heart of Camelon to the Falkirk Wheel, the clear up began yesterday.
5. Camelon canal clean up
We did it! Young volunteers successfully paddled on the canal during the clean up operation Photo: Michael Gillen
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Three teams took to the water while they were taking part in the clean up Photo: Michael Gillen
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The litter must have seemed never ending to the youngsters who took part in the Camelon clean up on the canal towpath Photo: Michael Gillen
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Which way to the Falkirk Wheel? Youngsters successfully navigate the canal during the clean up day Photo: Michael Gillen