Broads Authority Notice

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Notice is hereby given that the second phase of works to Somerleyton and Reedham Swing bridges has been delayed.

 

The previously advertised closures between 13 March 2023 until Saturday 29 April 2023 will now not take place.

 

The bridges remain operational as normal. A further notice will be issued when a date for this work has been agreed.

 

Best,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[Meantime]

I'm guessing there are quite a few people breathing a sigh of relief that their Easter passages are unlikely to be blocked, However I've read elsewhere that the work has been delayed until the Autumn. If that is true then it means another season of torment for quite a few boaters.

[Bytheriver]

22 hours ago, Meantime said:

I'm guessing there are quite a few people breathing a sigh of relief that their Easter passages are unlikely to be blocked, However I've read elsewhere that the work has been delayed until the Autumn. If that is true then it means another season of torment for quite a few boaters.

When the work was going on last autumn the actual "work periods" were quite short. They had a full base set up in The Ship Carpark with staff being lodged in G-Y but then setting off for Somerleyton by road on some days. Teams of specialist contractors came from all over UK 

 

Edited March 22, 2023 by Bytheriver

[ExSurveyor]

Latest update.

 

Dear all,

 

NTM Update - The ongoing refurbishment works to Neatishead Staithe have been delayed due to unexpected delays in our work programme. The mooring will remain closed until 17 April 2023. Please find attached the new NTM.

 

Boaters are asked to use alternative moorings at Gay Staithe, Paddy's Lane (Barton), Irstead or How Hill over this time.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these delays.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners

 

Best,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[Bytheriver]

This shot was taken at Neatshead Staithe at the end of last week

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Notice is hereby given that the Highways Authority will be undertaking a principle inspection of the River Waveney Bridge, Norwich Road (A146), Beccles using underbridge equipment.

 

Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the bridge from Monday 5 until Tuesday 6 June 08:30hrs to 16:00hrs.

 

For more information and a map please see: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-due-to-inspection-of-a146-bypass-bridge

 

Best

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

Notice is hereby given that the ‘Ribs of Beef’ PH will be undertaking maintenance work to the quay heading adjacent to the property, on the River Wensum near Fye Bridge (Norwich).

Note that vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the bridge from Tuesday 30 May until Friday 16 June 2023, 08:30hrs to 16:00hrs.

Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required.

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-due-to-works-near-ribs-of-beef-ph

 

Kind regards

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

A reminder if you are not aware that there will be high river traffic due to Three Rivers Race this weekend.

 

Over 100 sailing boats will be racing on the Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne from tomorrow morning. These rivers will be extremely busy, with certain pinch points possible at Horning (the start), Ludham Bridge, Potter Heigham Bridge and other narrow-width areas.

 

Other vessels please be mindful of the high number of crafts on the river and be aware of sailing vessels tacking (zig-zagging) across the rivers. Keep slow and to the right-hand bank when amongst the yachts.

 

For a course map see: https://yachtsandyachting.com/photo/165633

 

For more information on 3RR see: https://3rr.uk

 

Any questions, advice or concerns please contact Broads Control on 01603 756056 or Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk

 

Best

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

 

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Please find attached NTM 05 of 2023 regarding maintenance works at Haddiscoe New Cut.

 

You can also find a copy on our website: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners

 

Best

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Please be aware that the National Canoe Marathon Championship event is taking place on the River Yare this weekend (22 & 23 July).

 

The event will take place between Trowse Eye (Whitlingham Boat Club) and the Waters Edge pub at Bramerton.

 

Racing takes place all day on both days and there will be multiple competitors on the river.

 

The river is open as normal however if navigating in the area please exercise care and caution, there will be safety boat cover, buoys in the channel to mark the course and on some bends in the river to stop corner cutting. Rangers are aware of the event and have liaised with the event organisers to ensure the standard rules of the river are followed.

 

If you have any further concerns or queries please contact Broads Control on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

We have been informed by Network Rail that due to a mechanical fault, Somerleyton Swing Bridge is currently unable to swing for river traffic. The train line is also affected.

 

We will issue a further update when we hear more.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Now operational.

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Please find attached NTM 06 of 2023 regarding a navigation restriction due to the illuminated boat parade on the River Thurne through Potter Heigham and Womack Water (16 September 2023).

 

You can also find a copy on our website: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners

 

Best,

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Dear Broads stakeholder,

 

We are launching a review of the Broads Authority Integrated Access Strategy (IAS), a key document which relates to the Broads Plan.

 

The IAS guides the provision of access on land and between land and water in the Broads. It also guides mooring and de-masting provision on the Broads waterways, as previously covered by the Authority’s 2006 Mooring Strategy.

 

As the first step in the review process, we would like to ask for your comments on the attached scoping paper. This scoping paper describes the values, principles and aims of the new strategy.

 

At the end of the paper is a table with six questions. Please use the spaces in the table to give your replies to the questions and return them to kylie.moos@broads-authority.gov.uk.

 

There is deadline for comments is midday Monday 18 September.

 

A further consultation on the draft new strategy will take place later in the year (the timetable is laid out in the scoping paper).

 

Your feedback at this early stage of the process is really valued.

 

Kind regards

 

Kylie Moos

(She/her) Guidance on gender pronouns

Administrative Officer

Direct dial 01603 756044

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

 

 

[ExSurveyor]

Dear Broads stakeholder,

 

Please note that the timetable in yesterdays Integrated Access Strategy scoping paper email ( section 9) contained dates which were not correct. This has now been updated and is reflected in the attached scoping paper. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

 

The deadline for comment has not changed and is still midday Monday 18 September.

 

Kind regards

 

Kylie Moos

(She/her) Guidance on gender pronouns

Administrative Officer

Direct dial 01603 756044

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

 

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock will be operating under restricted conditions in order to conduct emergency repairs.

 

During this period, the lock will remain open but with limited opening hours dependent on the tide.

 

When planning passage or for other enquiries, please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 574946 or VHF Channel 73.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Please find attached a further updated NTM 03 of 2023, regarding delays to the ongoing works at Breydon Bridge.

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners

 

Kind regards

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Dear all,

 

Please find attached NTM 07 and 08 of 2023, regarding navigation restriction due to dredging works on the Lower Bure and Haddiscoe New Cut.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners

 

Kind regards

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon,

 

The ‘Grand Norwich Duck Race’ will be taking place on the River Wensum in the Fye Bridge area on Sunday 24 September between 13.45hrs to 16.00hrs. The river remains open to navigation however boaters should expect delays while the ducks are released and collected.

 

Please follow instructions given by the safety vessels and contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/

 

Kind regards,

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

Following emergency works being undertaken, notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock is fully operational again.

 

When planning passage or for other enquiries, please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 574946 or VHF Channel 73.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

We have been informed that Haven Bridge is now operational and that Peel Ports will be able to open it from today (Tuesday 17 October 2023).

 

Information on how to book a bridge lift can be found below.

 

Booking a lift

For vessels that require the bridge to be lifted, Haven Bridge lifts will be available at 10:00am and 14:00pm every day. Advance booking is essential.

 

Lifts must be booked between the hours of 09:00am to 15:00pm Monday to Friday at least 24 hours in advance of the required passage time. Lifts for weekends must also be booked during these times.

 

Bookings should be made by emailing havenbridgeliftbookings@peelports.com and providing the following information:

 

Vessel Name

Contact Name

Contact Address

Contact telephone number

Requested date/time of lift

 

For any queries, please contact the booking office directly by calling 01493 335522.

 

Further info can be found on the Peel Ports website here: https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/great-yarmouth

 

A sharable copy of this information is available on our website here: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/haven-bridge-back-in-operation-great-yarmouth

 

Kind regards,

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

Breydon Water is closed to hire craft today due to poor weather conditions created by Storm Babet. We will issue another update later on if the situation changes.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon everyone,

 

Just a note to say Breydon Water has now re-opened to hire craft.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon,

 

Notice is hereby given that Broadland District Council will be carrying out works to renew the drain which runs under the river from River Green to Thorpe Island. Divers will be in the water to assist with the installation.

 

Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the works from Monday 30 October until Friday 3 November - 09:00hrs until 17:00hrs daily.

 

For further information and a map please see: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-thorpe-river-green

 

Kind regards,

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road

[ExSurveyor]

Good morning,

 

Breydon Water is currently closed to hire craft due to the extremely foggy conditions. We'll issue an update later on when it clears.

Visibility is poor in many areas of the Broads so please be careful this morning if you're on or near the water.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY