The Lower Bann
MARINE NOTICE 46/2010
LOW WATER LEVELS - CAUTIONARY WARNING
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of all navigations that water levels have fallen in recent weeks.
Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with due caution and prudence when navigating the waterways.
Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (Rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
16 June 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147
MARINE NOTICE 1/2010
Toomebridge
Entrance to Lower Bann Navigation
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters of vessels and users of the waterway that the canal entrance to the navigation from Lough Neagh, at Toomebridge, is heavily silted consequently there is a least depth of approximately 3ft / 0.9m in the navigable channel.
Mariners are advised to navigate with due caution.
Dredging of the channel will take place shortly when weather conditions have improved.
Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
11 Jan 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147
MARINE NOTICE 53/09
LOWER BANN NAVIGATION
Masters and owners on the Lower Bann are advised of Waterways Ireland change to Lock Opening Hours
Following a period of review of usage of the locks on the Lower Bann Navigation, Waterways Ireland intends to change the opening hours of the locks to better reflect user demand.
The new regime will be implemented from Thursday 4th June 2009 with four periods being established to reflect seasonal use. The extended opening hours during the summer period will remain unchanged however the timings will move forward slightly.
The four opening periods will be as follows:
| Season | Months | Opening Hours |
Lunch (locks closed) |
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| Spring |
1st April to 31st May inclusive |
10.00 to 18.30 |
13.00 to 14.00 |
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| High Summer |
1st June to 31st August inclusive |
09.00 to 20.00 |
13.00 to 14.00 |
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| Autumn | 1st September to 31st October inclusive |
10.00 to 18.00 |
13.00 to 14.00 |
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| Low Winter | 1st November to 31st March inclusive |
10.00 to 16.00 |
13.00 to 14.00 |
Waterways Ireland advises users to contact lock keepers on the navigation prior to travel where possible.
For any queries regarding these changes please contact Waterways Ireland on Tel 028 7034 4342 or at info@waterwaysireland.org.
Stephen Douglas Senior Engineer Tel 028 7034 4342
C.J.Lawn
Lt Cdr rtd
Inspector of Navigation
25 May 2009
Tel: 353 90 6494232
Fax: 353 90 6494147
