MARINE NOTICE 109 of 2015

GC-Lock13; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Grand Canal Lock 13"
GC-Lock13; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No109 of 2015

GRAND CANAL

Hazelhatch Bridge to 13th Lock – Towpath Closure

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to Arthur’s Way path works the canal towpath will be closed Westwards between Hazelhatch Bridge, Co. Dublin and the 13th Lock, Lyon’s Estate, Co. Kildare from end of August 2015 until December 2015.
Access to boats moored at Extended Mooring Locations will be maintained during the works.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 Aug 2015

MARINE NOTICE 96 and 97 of 2013

 Map Royal- Grand Canal Barrow Navigation;© Waterways Ireland; click to "enlarge"
Royal- Grand Canal Barrow © WI

MARINE NOTICE No. 97 of 2013
Royal Canal – Dublin
Towpath Closure
Level 1 – Binns Bridge to Russell St


Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the above section of canal towpath on Level 1 of the Royal Canal Dublin has been closed to the public due to a wall slippage that occurred following heavy rainfall on Wednesday night.
Electrical and gas services run along the towpath so it has been closed as a precautionary measure until repairs are carried out.  However, navigation will remain open as normal throughout this period.
Waterways Ireland apologises to its customers for any inconvenience caused.

C. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 28 Jul 2013

 

MARINE NOTICE No.96 of 2013
ROYAL AND GRAND CANALS
AND BARROW NAVIGATION

LOW WATER LEVELS AND WEEDGROWTH
CAUTIONARY WARNING

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation that due to the prolonged dry and warm weather, water levels have fallen in recent weeks and weedgrowth accelerated on the waterways. Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with due caution  when navigating the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation. Additional time should be factored in to complete longer journeys.
Should any further updates on specific areas be necessary, these will issue as separate notices.

C J Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation 25 July 2013