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Suspension of Navigation 08/01/12-09/01/12
NOTICE is hereby given under Section 42 of the River Cam Navigation Act 1851 that navigation on the middle river (Bishop’s and Newnham Mills to Jesus Lock) will be suspended from 5pm on Sunday 8th January 2012 until 10pm on Monday 9th January 2012
The middle river is being lowered to allow inspections of structures and identification of underwater hazards.
River users are requested to remove their boats wherever practicable from the middle river during this period of lowered water levels.
The Conservators of the River Cam apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Consultation on Code of Practice for Commercial Punt Operators, 7 October to 3 December 2010
The Conservators of the River Cam are carrying out a review of their Code of Practice for Commercial Punt Operators. The Code was published in 2004 and it became mandatory in 2005 for operators to comply with its terms and conditions as a pre-requisite for punt registration. Many of the Code’s expectations of owners and masters of punts are already contained in the Conservators' byelaws. Other aspects of the Code relate to best practice for the Cam navigation based on practical management experience.
The Code was last reviewed in 2006. Since that time, there has been a marked change in the number of punt-based businesses operating on the River Cam. The Conservators have agreed that it would be appropriate to review the Code before the next licensing year. This review will also provide an opportunity for the Code to be referenced to operating guidelines set down by other local authorities for passenger vessels on the inland waterways
The Conservators are inviting comment from a wide range of stakeholders on the proposed options in the review document, enclosed. Responses must be received at the Conservators’ offices by Friday 3rd December 2010.
Feedback will be incorporated into a report which will be taken to the Conservators’ meeting on Thursday 13th January 2011 as a Matter for Decision.
Suspension of Navigation as follows:
18-19/10/2011
The suspension of navigation affecting Baits Bite Lock on Tuesday 18 October and Wednesday 19 October 2011 is now cancelled. We are pleased to report that the Conservancy’s contracting engineers have completed their half-yearly mechanical and electrical inspection of the lock structure.
Works to the downstream landing stage are ongoing and we should like to remind lock users about the temporary landing arrangements to the north of the construction site.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this short suspension of navigation.
05/11/2011
NOTICE is hereby given under Section 25 of the 1922 River Cam Conservancy Act (byelaw 3) that navigation on the River Cam between the Fort St George Public House and Cutter Ferry footbridge will be suspended between the hours of 19.00 hr and 20.00 hr on Saturday 5th November 2011.1.
This suspension of navigation is to ensure public safety during the annual fireworks display at Midsummer Common. River users must follow the marshals’ instructions in attendance.
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Boats For Sale/Reclaim
ABANDONED BOATS FOR RECLAIM
The following craft, having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) are retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by their owners within 2 months of 19 July 2011:
Punt CC450 ‘Blue Bear’ (category 12 craft)
Unidentified punt (category 12 craft)
Punt C1068 ‘Blind Mouse (category 11 craft)
Punt CC948 (category 11 craft)
Dinghy CC584 ‘Jubilee’ (category 3 craft)
In the event that no person reclaims their boat and pays the amount owing by the 19 September 2011 each boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 19 September 2011.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
DATE: 19/07/11
UNIDENTIFIED DINGHY
The above Category 03 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 14 July 2011.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 14 September 2011 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 14 September 2011.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
DATE: 14/07/11
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM - PUNT CC781 ‘JUDE’
The above Category 11 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 5 October 2010.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 5 December 2010 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.). Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 5 December 2010.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
ABANDONED BOAT FOR SALE - PUNT CC459
The above Category 11 vessel is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 2 January 2011.
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 2 January 2011.
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.
UNIDENTIFIED KAYAK FOR SALE
The above Category 02 vessel is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 31 December 2010.
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 31 December 2010.
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.
Boat for Sale - N6563 ‘MISTRAL’
The above Category 35 vessel is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 16 August 2010.
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 16 August 2010.
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.
Abandoned Boat for Reclaim - G16475 ‘JESTER’
The above Category 37 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 11 September 2009. In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 11 November 2009 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.). Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 11 October 2009.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB4 6AF
River Lowering
Lowering of the ‘Middle’ River between King’s Mill Weir and Jesus Sluices will commence at 8am on Monday 18 January to assist contractors with the repair of the west river bank at Trinity College. The river is due to be raised again by 5pm on Monday 1 February. Navigation will not be possible along the Backs between these dates.
Baits Bite Lock is to be closed from 8am, Friday 22 January, until 5pm, Friday 5 February, for the refurbishment of the lock guillotine gate.
Finally, there will be divers in the river at Riverside between Monday 18 January and Friday 23 February, as flow conditions allow, fitting a new valve flap to the surface water outfall adjacent to Riverside Place. Please be aware of personnel in the water. Owners of vessels moored near the outfall are requested to move elsewhere during the period of works. There will also be a partial restriction of road traffic adjacent to the drain outfall where contractors will be undertaking ground works.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
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Regional Navigation Closures and Restrictions..
Temporary Emergency Restrictions of Recreational Waterways will be listed here:
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