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24/06/2009 - 25/06/2009
Please be aware that divers will be carrying out inspections at Bottisham Sluice & Bottisham Pumping Station (near Bottisham Lock) on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June 2009. The locations of the work does not affect the navigation channel, this is just for your information only.
A safety boat will be used and positioned between the divers and the navigable channel, signage will be deployed and existing physical barriers will be used to segregate divers from any possible conflict with boat traffic. Water levels may be slightly altered on the day of the inspections to ensure safe working conditions for the divers, but we do not anticipate that this will cause any inconvenience to waterways users.
For further information please call the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 between 9am and 5pm (Mon – Fri) and ask for the Waterways Team in the Anglian Region.
The Agency regrets any inconvenience caused. PDF>>
13 - 15/05/2009
Please be advised that contractors will be cutting the grass along the riverbanks adjacent to the Halingway towpath between Chesterton and Clayhithe Bridge, Wednesday 13 May to Friday 15 May inclusive. The Conservators apologise for any inconvenience caused by these maintenance works.
British Waterways Wildlife Survey
British Waterways has launched its 2009 British Waterways Wildlife Survey (see http://www.waterscape.com/wildlifesurvey). Sightings on or near the River Cam can be included in this survey by filling out the online submission form.
There is more information about the Survey in the accompanying leaflet which can be viewed at http://www.waterscape.com/media/documents/22046.pdf.
You may record any sightings up to 31 October 2009. A £100 prize can be won for the best picture of a bumblebee beside the waterway taken by a professional or amateur photographer. Children can submit pictures of any wildlife on or near the waterway to win prizes as well.
PROHIBITION ON USE OF MIDDLE STEPS AT QUAYSIDE
NOTICE is hereby given under Section 25 of the 1922 River Cam Conservancy Act and Conservators’ byelaws that river users are prohibited from berthing at, and using, the set of middle steps at Quayside.
This navigational directive has been issued for public safety reasons. It is to take effect until further notice.
Suspension of Navigation as follows:
19/06/2009 - 31/07/2009
NOTICE is hereby given under Section 42 of the River Cam Navigation Act 1851 that navigation on that part of the River Cam at Jesus Lock, Cambridge, will be suspended from 9am on Friday 19th June 2009 until 5pm on Friday 31st July 2009 inclusive. This suspension of navigation is for the removal and replacement of the wooden v-doors. The lock will be out of action between these times.
The Conservators of the River Cam apologise for any inconvenience caused
Boats For Sale/Reclaim
For Sale - G15664 ‘THISTLEDO’ (‘YOLANDE’)
The above Category 35 vessel is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by Monday 8 June 2009.
It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 01223 860484.
Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than Monday 8 June 2009.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
For Sale - G5092 ‘BIDEAN ’
The above Category 35 vessel is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 8 June 2009.
It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 01223 860484.
Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 8 June 2009.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB4 6AF
Date: 12/05/2009
River Lowering
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River Status..
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Regional Navigation Closures and Restrictions..
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The navigation authority for the River Cam since 1702.