Hempstead Dry Dock

Detail

From Date: 19/08/2022 10:30

To Date: 09/09/2022 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

Starts at: Bridge 22, Hempsted Road Swing Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 21, Netheridge Swing Bridge

Updates

19/08/2022 10:37

Further to the notice below, we would like to clarify that these works do not restrict navigation, but ask that vessels keep well away from the site and pass Hempstead at low speed and creating minimal wash for the duration of works.

You are welcome to contact us on [email protected]  if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team. 

Description

Works to be undertaken by third party at Hempstead Marina Ltd.  Works are the installation of stop planks at the entrance to the dry dock using existing grooves.   Works will involve dewater of a section of the canal to the entrance of the dry dock for the purpose of inspecting the dock gate and it’s mounting frame.