MARINE NOTICE 119 of 2013

Gates in Coleraine © esri
Gates in Coleraine © esri
Gate at Toome © esri
Gate at Toome © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 119 of 2013

Lower Bann Navigation
Toome and Coleraine

Sluice Gate Adjustment Exercise

Rivers Agency has advised that the sluice gates at Toome will be opened from the morning of Tuesday 15th October, to facilitate a testing exercise at the Cutts gates in

Coleraine. They will remain open until the morning of Saturday 19th October. Boaters may experience strong flows during this exercise.

For queries please contact:
The Rivers Agency
37 Castleroe Road
Castleroe
Coleraine
BT51 3RL
Tel: 028 7034 2357
Fax: 028 7032 0628
Email: Rivers.coleraine@dardni.gov.uk

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 15 Oct 2013

MARINE NOTICE 114 of 2013

Portora Lock Lower Erne ; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lower Lough Erne"
Portora Lock Lower Lough Erne; © esr

MARINE NOTICE, No 114 of 2013

ERNE NAVIGATION
ENNISKILLEN
PORTORA LOCK

Restricted Navigational Access Through Portora Lock Gates on 2nd & 3rd October 2013.

Waterways Ireland has been advised by the Rivers Agency that due to essential maintenance works, navigational access through Portora Lock Gates will be restricted on Wednesday 2st & Thursday 3nd October 2013 between 8am & 5pm. The lock gates at Portora will be in operation during the maintenance works. Whilst navigational access will be facilitated, delays of up to 1 hour can be expected as the works involve the use of an underwater dive team. Access for emergency services will be prioritised should the need arise.
Rivers Agency apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum. Anyone wishing to discuss this matter can contact Rivers Agency on 028 6638 8529.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation,25 Sep 2013

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Portora Lock, Lower Lough Erne; click to "enlarge"

Portora Lock

Essential Maintenance

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that The Rivers Agency are undertaking essential bank maintenance immediately upstream of  Portora lock. There is expected to be some disruption to traffic over the period of maintenance. Masters are requested to follow instructions given by the onsite safety boat.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 29th February 2013

MARINE NOTICE 009 of 2013

Portoralock closed; © Pas Vite
Portoralock closed © Pas Vite

Portora Lock

Essential Maintenance

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that The Rivers Agency are undertaking essential lock gate maintenance at Portora lock. There is expected to be some disruption to traffic over the period of maintenance. Masters are requested to follow instructions given by the onsite safety boat.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 25th February 2013