The canal opened in stages , reaching Saxby in November 1800 .
The canal was declared to be completed in June 1802 , but the water supply was inadequate , and it was probably not usable to Oakham until January 1803 .
The canal opened in stages , reaching Saxby in November 1800 , and was declared to be completed in June 1802 , but the water supply was inadequate , and it was probably not usable to Oakham until January 1803 .