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Heritage Canal Lock Paddle Gate Iron Catch Auditor

Test mechanical iron ratchets and safety pawls on historic canal lock gates after daily navigation hours end.

Startup Cost: £0 Location: Local/Outdoors Difficulty: Easy Occasional pocket money Spare moments

Earning and time figures are our broad estimates, not guarantees — actual results depend on your area, your effort and demand.

Why it's left-field

Waterway trusts pay you to test lock paddle catches late at night so unexpected water pressure changes don't flood canal basins.

How it works

  1. 1Claim canal infrastructure inspection routes on your smartphone app.
  2. 2Walk assigned canal lock towpaths and test iron paddle safety catches.
  3. 3Upload geotagged reports and log rusted lock ratchet teeth.

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