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From Torksey Lock to West Burton Power Station, South of Gainsborough

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Trent, Fossdyke Canal

From: 23 June 2026, 8am

To: 23 June 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Locations

Closest waterwayRiver Trent
Starts atRiver Trent - 091
Ends atRiver Trent - 091
Closest waterwayFossdyke Canal
Starts atLock 1, Torksey Lock
Ends atLock 1, Torksey Lock

Description

Original 16 June 2026, 2:08pm

WSP UK Ltd will be undertaking the installation of a water monitoring probe into the River Trent close to West Burton Power Station on Tuesday, 23rd June between 8am and 6pm. The works will be carried out using an Orkney Day Angler boat which will travel from Torksey Lock to West Burton Power Station and back over a three hour period.

The works are unlikely to cause any navigational delays, however, please be aware of increased activity in the area.

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