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News BRIDGEWATER CANAL, BARTON AQUEDUCT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE 2009 Notice is hereby given that Barton Aqueduct (situated on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal) will be closed to navigation during the following period for annual maintenance.The annual maintenance closure is programmed as follows:- From 4.30 p.m. Sunday 22nd March 2009 To 12.00 noon Saturday 4th April 2009 Work to the Aqueduct is expected to be completed within the specified period of time. However, due to the nature of the work the Company can not guarantee completion on the published date. Further information concerning progress of the maintenance works can be obtained from the Company during the period of the closure. The Company regrets any inconvenience that these necessary works may cause. The Manchester Ship Canal Company Peel Dome The Trafford Centre Manchester M17 8PL BRIDGEWATER CANAL, RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENT British Waterways are to extend (for a limited period only) the reciprocal arrangement for Bridgewater licence holders.Boat owners will be aware that the current reciprocal arrangement between the Company and British Waterways permits Bridgewater licence holders to cruise as far as Burscough on the Leeds and Liverpool canal without further charge for periods not exceeding seven days. The reciprocal limit is to be extended to include the section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Burscough and the Liverpool Link with effect from the 1st January 2009 until 31st December 2013. The Liverpool link is due to open in early 2009 and will be available to pleasure craft following its official opening. A further notice will be issued in early 2009 to confirm availability of the new link. Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact the Company. The Manchester Ship Canal Company Peel Dome The Trafford Centre Manchester M17 8PL BRIDGEWATER CANAL, BARTON AQUEDUCT OPERATING TIMES 2009 Barton Aqueduct is open to navigation on the Bridgewater Canal subject to shipping on the Manchester Ship Canal between the following times. 9.15 am to 4.30 pm. 12.00 noon to 9.00 pm. 9.15 am to 9.00 pm. 9.15 am to 4.30 pm. BRIDGEWATER CANAL, HALL BANK FOOTBRIDGE AND RAIL BRIDGE AT PATRICROFT Notice is hereby given that Network Rail is to undertake work to the above pedestrian and rail bridges over the Bridgewater Canal at Hall Bank (located 600 metres North of Patricroft Bridge).
The work will unfortunately necessitate the closure of the Bridgewater Canal to through navigation at Patricroft on the following dates Closures Wednesday 12th November 2008 to Friday 14th November 2008 inclusive Monday 17th November 2008 to Tuesday 18th November 2008 inclusive Tuesday 2nd December 2008 to Wednesday 3rd December 2008 inclusive Restrictions With effect from Wednesday 19th November 2008 until Monday 1st December 2008 inclusive due to the presence of scaffold the canal will be restricted to 2.92 metres in height above normal water level and 4.57 metres width at the Hall Bank location. All persons in charge of pleasure craft must proceed with caution and are asked to comply with any signs or instructions given by flagmen. It is suggested that boats do not overnight at this location. On behalf of Network Rail the Company apologizes for any inconvenience caused as a result of the works. The Manchester Ship Canal Company Peel Dome, The Trafford Centre,
Manchester.
M17 8PL BRIDGEWATER CANAL, LEIGH BRANCH Notice is hereby given that safety gates are to be installed close to Lingards Bridge on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal. The gates are required to further protect the canal due to the close proximity of fissures that cross the canal.
During the above works the Bridgewater Canal will be closed to navigation 30 metres on either side of the works.
The works will commence on Monday 10th November 2008 and continue until Friday 30th January 2009 or until such time as is necessary to complete the works.
For pleasure craft travelling from Leigh towards the stoppage the last winding hole is to the West of Morleys Bridge (A580 East Lancs Road). The last winding hole on the East side of the works is Bridgewater Marina at Boothstown.
The towpath in the locality of the works will be restricted with local diversions in place as necessary.
Craft wishing to use Worsley Dry Dock or facilities at Bridgewater Marina at Boothstown (from the Manchester direction) are unaffected by the stoppage.
Due to the nature of the works it is unlikely that navigation will be temporarily restored during the Christmas / New Year period.
The Company apologizes for any inconvenience caused by these necessary works. Updates on the work will be issued as necessary.
The Manchester Ship Canal Company
Peel Dome
The Trafford Centre
Manchester
M17 8PL BRIDGEWATER CANAL, POMONA LOCK FEES 2008 Notice is hereby given that with effect from the 1st January 2008 the charge for the use of Pomona Lock is to be increased to £20.00 per craft per lockage until further notice. Craft returning through the Lock on the same day will only be charged a single fee.
Please note charges for the use of Pomona Lock are not applicable to Bridgewater Canal licence holders
The Manchester Ship Canal Company
Peel Dome
The Trafford Centre
Manchester
M17 8PL
BRIDGEWATER CANAL, BARTON AQUEDUCT - OPERATING TIMES 2008 Barton Aqueduct is open to navigation on the Bridgewater Canal subject to shipping on the Manchester Ship Canal between the following times.
1st October 2008 to 31st December 2008 inclusive 9.15 am to 4.30 pm.
Further information can be obtained from:-
The Manchester Ship Canal Company
Peel Dome
The Trafford Centre
Manchester
M17 8PL BRIDGEWATER CANAL, CASTLEFIELD SANITARY STATION TEMPORARY CLOSURE I regret that due to a blockage of the foul sewer the elsan and toilets have with immediate effect been closed whilst repair works are undertaken.
Only water is available at this location.
The nearest facilities are available at the following locations
Ashton Canal Portland Basin (approx cruising time 10 hours)
Bridgewater Canal (North) Worsley Village (approx cruising time 2.5 hours)
Bridgewater Canal (South) Lloyd Bridge Lymm (approx cruising time 3.5 hours)
We are currently working to restore this facility in the next few days.
The Company apologizes for the temporary closure of the services whilst repairs are undertaken.
The Manchester Ship Canal Company
Peel Dome
The Trafford Centre
Manchester
M17 8PL
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