MARINE NOTICE, No 6 of 2017
ROYAL CANAL DUBLIN
Newcomen Bridge Lift Dates 2017
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the schedule of bridge lift dates 2017
for Newcomen Bridge, Royal Canal, Dublin are as follows:
| Thursday 4th April | 11am – 1pm |
| Sunday 30th April | 9am – 1pm |
| Saturday 27th May | 9am – 1pm |
| Tuesday 20th June | 11am – 1pm |
| Tuesday 18th July | 11am – 1pm |
| Tuesday 29th August | 11am – 1pm |
| Thursday 12th October | 11am – 1pm |
NOTES:
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- Arrangements have been made for Irish Rail to open the bridge on the above dates / times, if there is demand.
- Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office (tel: +353(0)1 868 0148 or dublincanals@waterwaysireland.org) require 2 weeks’ notice from boaters for use of these lifts; should there not be demand (min 2 boats) for a particular date, Irish Rail will be notified by WI that this lift is cancelled.
- A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given above for the planned lifts (16 for the Sat / Sun lifts & 8 for the weekday lifts). Priority will be given on a first come first served basis.
- On day of lift, boaters and passengers must follow guidance from Waterways Ireland staff about sequence of passage under bridge & through Lock 1, and must remain within signed and designated areas.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7 Feb 2017
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