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1. Restriction: EMN2009-012 West Stockwith Lock

   01 Mar 2009 - 28 Feb 2014

   Associated Regional Office: BW East Midlands

   Restriction – Operating the Flood Gates

   The Environment Agency will be carrying out training operations on the Flood Gates situated at West Stockwith. This will be once every three months over the next five years.

   Short delays are envisaged, however this will be only a few minutes while the gates are being operated during the training.

   Boaters are requested to follow the advice of staff on site and take care when passing through the site. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this operation.

   (Enquiries: Chris Martin, Operational Support Engineer 01636 704481)

2. Advice: Stret lock

   15 Aug 2010 until further notice

   Associated Regional Office: East Midlands Waterways

   UPDATE (15 August 2011): We would like to advise boaters that following correspondence from several users, we have re-measured Stret Lock. We have determined that at a draught of 2’6”; the maximum available width through Stret Lock is 6’10”.

   We aim to carry out works to increase the available width in the future.

   We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
   

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   We would like to advise boaters that following correspondence from several users, we are working with boating organisations to investigate and define the maximum craft dimensions for boats from Stret Lock to Norwood Tunnel. It is apparent that some boats that are within the publicised 6’ 10” beam and 2’ 6” draught are unable to navigate through Stret Lock or find it extremely difficult and have similar problems at Shireoaks Middle Lock. Whilst we complete our investigations, please contact the Newark office for up to date information.

   (Enquiries: 01636 704481)

3. Restriction: Lock 32, Turnerwood Browns to Lock 33, Turnerwood Double Bottom (Top) to Lock 36, Turnerwood Top Lock

   08 - 08 Feb 2012

   Associated Regional Office: East Midlands Waterways

   As part of some leak sealing work just upstream of Lock 33, Turnerwood Double Bottom (Top). A partial dewater is required to carry out some lock approach re-pointing work.

   In conjunction with this, there will be some disturbance on the towpath as a mini digger will have to dig down to install a clay curtain behind the washwall.

   British Waterways apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

   Please expect delays of up to 1 hour maximum.

   Please note this dewater may not be required dependant on the success of the towpath sealing work carried out at the same time.

   (Enquiries: Freephone Canals - 0800 4799947 - James Brearley)

4. Stoppage: Turnerwood - Embankment Works

   13 Feb 2012 - 20 Mar 2012

   Associated Regional Office: East Midlands Waterways

   UPDATE (03 February 2012): Due to unforeseen circumstances, this stoppage will now be on-going longer than originally was planned.

   We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

   There will be essential repairs and maintenance to the waterway wall and embankment at Turnerwood.
   

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   UPDATE (01 February 2012): Essential repairs and maintenance to the waterway wall and embankment at Turnerwood. ----------------------------------------------------

   UPDATE (30 January 2012): As part of some leak sealing work just upstream of Lock 33, Turnerwood Double Bottom (Top).

   A partial dewater is required to carry out some lock approach re-pointing work. In conjunction with this, there will be some disturbance on the towpath as a mini digger will have to dig down to install a clay curtain behind the washwall.

   Please note this dewater may not be required dependant on the success of the towpath sealing work carried out at the same time.

   British Waterways apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

   Please expect delays of up to 1 hour maximum. ----------------------------------------------------

   UPDATE (12 January 2012): There will be essential repairs and maintenance to the waterway wall and embankment at Turnerwood. Boaters will not be able to travel along this section, while the works are taking place. We apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused. ----------------------------------------------------

   Essential repairs and maintenance to the waterway wall and embankment at Turnerwood.

   Essential repairs and maintenance to the waterway wall and embankment at Turnerwood.

   (Enquiries: 0800 4799947 - Susannah Ronan)