Broads Authority Notice

[ExSurveyor]

Hi everyone,

 

The fog has lifted and Breydon has now re-opened to hire craft. There may still be areas of localised fog/mist in the Broads so please be cautious.

 

Wishing you a good afternoon and weekend when you get there,

 

Kind regards

 

Tom

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

As you have likely seen from the news, Storm Ciarán is forecast to hit the Broads area on Thursday 02 November 2023. Met Office weather warnings of wet and windy weather are currently issued for the East of England, with potential gusts of up to 60 mph.

 

We are advising boaters not to navigate during the storm where possible, and that fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.

 

Please ensure boats and covers are secure, and to be aware that high water levels will continue to make navigation difficult in some areas, especially under low bridges. Some moorings may also become flooded.

 

For boaters who are on the rivers during high winds, please be mindful of where you moor up, avoiding areas with lots of trees and other potentially-unstable structures. When mooring, make sure to adjust your ropes, be aware of the effect that wind has on your steering and be extra careful getting off and on the boat.

 

Broads Authority Rangers have increased the number of safety checks around the Broads before the storm and will be undertaking additional checks afterward, particularly looking for any trees that might be down in the navigation or any other obstructions.

 

Check tide times and flood warnings before you travel: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings

 

To report fallen trees and obstructions please contact Broads Control which operates daily between 9am – 5pm (on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk) and call 999 during an emergency.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/safety-warning-due-to-storm-ciaran

 

Best,

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

[ExSurveyor]

Good morning all, an update for you below on the navigation restriction at Thorpe River Green.

 

We have been notified that due to the high-water levels these works have been delayed and are now taking place from today (6 November) until Friday 10 November.

 

Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the works from 09:00hrs until 17:00hrs daily. Vessels navigating must follow all instructions given by the safety boats.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-thorpe-river-green

 

Best

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

[ExSurveyor]

Good morning all,

 

Please note that from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November (during daylight hours) contractors will be carrying out works to replace the navigational lighting on both Reedham and Somerleyton swing bridges.

 

Pontoons will be present in the river to assist with the works. Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the bridges during this period.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-reedham-and-somerleyton-swing-bridges

 

Kind regards,

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

[ExSurveyor]

Boating News - Breydon and Haven Bridges both operational

Peel Ports have advised the Authority that Breydon Bridge and Haven Bridge are now fully operational.

Vessels will be grouped together on lifts whenever possible. When craft are to transit the bridge in opposite directions, those vessels going ‘with the tide’ will be given priority.

Lifts for weekends should be booked by 16:00 on Friday or on the previous working day in the case of Public Holidays.

For information on how to book passage please visit: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/haven-and-breydon-bridges-back-in-operation

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon everyone,

 

We’ve received notification that these works are scheduled to be finished tomorrow 17 November. The navigation restriction may be in place until dusk.

 

Please note this is an extension of the previous date given of 10 November.

 

For further info see our website: 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, Norwich NR1 1RY

[ExSurveyor]

Good morning all,

 

Please be aware that a large tree has fallen and is extending 10m into the channel of the River Yare about 800m upstream of the Water’s Edge pub (true right bank). The tree is currently marked with 2 yellow buoys.

 

Navigators are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Work to remove the tree will begin next week.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

[ExSurveyor]

Swing Bridge openings over the festive period

We have agreed with Network Rail the following arrangements regarding the opening of Broads swing bridges over the 2023 festive period.

• Somerleyton Swing Bridge - will be opened up to navigation after the last train on Christmas Eve, and will remain open until the morning of 27 December, after which it will operate as normal.

• Reedham Swing Bridge - will close to navigation at 18:00hrs on Christmas Eve, then will be reopened again on Christmas Day and Boxing Day between the hours of 09:00hrs and 16:00hrs only. Normal service will resume from 06:00hrs on 27 December.

• Oulton Broad Swing Bridge - will close to navigation between 18:00hrs on Christmas Eve and 06:00hrs on 27 December, after which it will operate as normal.

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/broads-swing-bridge-arrangements-christmas-2023

[ExSurveyor]

📬 We have just sent out December's Broads Briefing newsletter with updates on recent maintenance work in some challenging weather conditions, winter safety advice, our opening times over the festive period and more.

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/384087429ccc/broads-briefing-december-13546038?e=

 

 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all and happy new year

 

Please note that we have temporarily closed our 24hr moorings at Womack Island whilst we undertake some tree works in preparation for the refurbishment of the moorings later on in spring 2024.

 

The closure is expected to remain in place until Saturday 13 January but may be extended if the works are delayed.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

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 morning,

 

Please be aware that on Wednesday 17 January 2024, contractors will be raising a sunken vessel at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station on the River Bure.

River users are urged to approach with care and caution if navigating in the proximity of the area.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

All the best,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

Notice is hereby given that the Womack Island 24hr mooring will be closed to navigation for refurbishment works from 24 January until 8 March 2024.

 

During this period there will be no public access to the mooring.

 

The site is situated on Womack Water on the River Thurne (what3words reference ///motive.ballroom.headline)

 

The works will involve the timber refurbishment of the existing quay heading.

 

During the above period the navigation will remain open, but vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

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 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon all,

 

Please be aware that we are currently undertaking tree shear work on Fleet Dyke near Rockland (on the River Yare). 

 

During the works, we are asking vessels to navigate with care in the vicinity and to follow instructions from the Rangers on site. 

 

The works should be completed by Friday afternoon this week.

 

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 morning,

 

Boating News - Notice is hereby given that there will be an inspection being carried out on Breydon Bridge, which involves lifting the nose end of the bridge into a semi-lifted position.

A safety work boat will be present in the channel within the affinity of the bridge. The works are due to take place on 31 January 2024, between the hours of 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs.

Note: During the above period, navigation will remain open, but the bridge will be unable to lift for larger vessels and the centre span will be closed. Vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works.

Please ensure that the area is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area.

If travelling across Breydon Water, you will need to pass through Breydon Bridge. Do not risk going through the bridge unless you have sufficient clearance, always check the gauge at the side of the bridge.

When approaching go through the right-hand side span and navigate between the two arrows on the bridge.

Keep about 100 yards distance from any boat going in the same direction to give yourself room to manoeuvre. Yacht skippers have difficulties in manoeuvring their yachts with their masts down and it is impossible for them to reverse, so motor cruisers should always give way to yachts.

Read more: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-breydon-bridge-a47

 

Best,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon,

 

Unfortunately due to a power issue in the immediate area, all of the electric charging points at our Ranworth Staithe mooring are currently out of action.

 

UK Power Networks are aware of the issue and we are hopeful that it will be rectified soon. We will issue an update when the posts are operational again.

 

Best,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

[ExSurveyor]

Good afternoon,

 

Please be aware that there is currently a fallen tree blocking part of the River Yare. The tree is located on the upstream end of Thorpe Island between the Town House PH and the Rivergarden PH.

 

The tree has been hazard marked and lights are attached to those marks. Rangers are aware and are planning to fully remove the tree on Monday 12 February.

 

Navigators are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

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

 

Best,

 

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,

 

This email is to notify you of some recent date changes to NTM 07 and NTM 08 of 2023, relating to dredging works at Haddiscoe New Cut and the Lower Bure respectively.

 

Haddiscoe Cut dredging – new dates - 19 February to 15 March 2024

Lower Bure dredging – new dates – 19 March to 29 March 2024.

 

For full details of the amended work schedule please visit our website and view the associated documents here: 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 all,

 

Just an update to inform you that UK Power Networks have visited the site and our electric charging points at Ranworth Staithe are now operational again.

 

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,

 

Please see attached NTM 01 of 2024 regarding the dates for Powerboat Racing at Oulton Broad.

 

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

 

Can I also take this opportunity to share a recent notice regarding the safety recall of a number of life jackets and buoyancy aids purchased from Amazon, eBay and Fruugo. Any sharing or awareness-raising would be appreciated.

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/notice-regarding-life-jacket-safety-recalls

 

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,

 

Notice is hereby given that Waterway Conservation will be undertaking mud pumping works on Hardley Dyke, off the River Yare.

 

Note that vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the works from Tuesday 19 March 2024 to Monday 2 April 2024 between 08:00 hours and 17:00 hours.

 

Please ensure that the new position is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area. Grid Reference TG 39092 01587 (shown in red on the plan extract on the link below).

 

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-hardley-dyke-river-yare

 

Kind regards,

 

Tom

 

Tom Waterfall

Senior Communications Officer

Direct dial 01603 756034

 

Broads Authority 

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

[ExSurveyor]

masts down and it is impossible for them to reverse, so motor cruisers should always give way to yachts.

All equipment will be lit, and signage will be in place to warn of the restriction. Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required.

Waterways Project Officer
March 2024

 

Laura Middleton
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Communications Officer (Media & PR)
Laura.Middleton@broads-authority.gov.uk
07825 082848
01603 756040

[ExSurveyor]

Urgent Boating News

Oulton Broad  - Mutford Lock

 

Notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock is currently unable to operate due to a fault with one of the lock gates.  Divers will be attending Thursday 28th March to assess the problem and if possible, carry out works to rectify the fault. A further notice will be issued when the lock is operational again.

 

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

 

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

 

27th March 2024

 

Head of Ranger Services

 

[ExSurveyor]

Electricity supplies at Reedham Yacht Station

Due to power supply issues, we regret to inform boaters that it is not possible to use the electric charging posts at the Authority’s Yacht Station at Reedham.

Our energy suppliers have informed the Authority that it will take much longer than anticipated to re-connect the electricity supply in this location. Our Quay Rangers will still be assisting boaters to moor free of charge in this location and we will update our webpage on moorings when charging is available again.
 

[ExSurveyor]

Navigation restriction on approaches to Breydon Bridge (A47) Gt. Yarmouth

Notice is hereby given that an inspection will be carried out on Breydon Bridge, which involves lifting the nose end of Breydon Bridge into a semi-lifted position. A safety work boat will be present in the channel within the vicinity of the bridge. The works are due to take place on the 9th and 10th April 2024, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 both days. 

Note: During the above period, navigation will remain open, but the bridge will be unable to lift for larger vessels and the centre span will be closed. Vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works.
Please ensure that the area is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area.  

Grid Reference TG 51629 08036 (shown in red on the plan extract).
 

If travelling across Breydon Water, you will need to pass through Breydon Bridge. Do not risk going through the bridge unless you have sufficient clearance, always check the gauge at the side of the bridge.

When approaching go through the right-hand side span and navigate between the two arrows on the bridge.
Keep about 100 yards distance from any boat going in the same direction to give yourself room to manoeuvre. Yacht skippers have difficulties in manoeuvring their yachts with their masts down and it is impossible for them to reverse, so motor cruisers should always give way to yachts.

All equipment will be lit, and signage will be in place to warn of the restriction. Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required.

Waterways Project Officer
March 2024

[ExSurveyor]

Urgent Boating News - Oulton Broad - Mutford Lock

 

Following the emergency diving operations, notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock is now fully operational again.

 

When planning passage or for other enquiries, please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 531778 or VHF Channel 73.

 

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

 

28th March 2024

 

Waterways Project Officer