Planned stoppages, Well Creek Middle Levels 2023/2024

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There are two planned closures of navigation on Well Creek to facilitate  works:

 

Closure of Marmont Priory Lock to replace the downstream gates from October 30 to December 19.

 

Closure of Salters Lode Lock to clear silt and undertake a condition assessment is planned from January 8 to February 9 2024

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Middle Level Commissioners

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Unfortunately, we have to extend the navigation closures on our system. The current closure of Marmont Priory Lock will be extended until 16th February 2024 and the upcoming Salter’s Lode Lock closure will aim to be lifted on the same date.

Having de-watered Marmont Priory and removed the set of gates for replacement, we’ve found that the condition of the sweeps was such that they also needed replacing and works to the hydraulic actuators and rams is more complex than originally scoped.

We are sorry for any further disruption that this causes boaters and if we can reopen the locks sooner then we will. With any works of this type over winter there is a risk of further extension to the closure given our operational resources will need to prioritise response to any further rainfall within the catchment.

Many thanks for your patience and understanding.