Urgent Boating News

Oulton Swing Bridge 

The bridge is now fully operational.

Reedham Swing Bridge

Fully operational.

Somerleyton Swing Bridge

Fully operational.

Trowse Swing Bridge 

 
Unfortunately the bridge is not able to operate manually so no openings are currently being offered. The works have not progressed as well as could be expected and Network Rail have had far more teething problems than was envisaged with the repairs.  The costs for repairs so far are in the region of £90,000

The number 2 jack removed from Trowse last Wednesday was replaced by a refurbished one and the new transducer fitted. Commissioning took place last Saturday night and the new jack worked exceptionally well giving very accurate readings along with 3 and 4 jack. The bad news is that jack number 1 is now not responding. Network Rail  are fault finding on it at the moment and will test again once the fault has been rectified. It is not expected that the transducer has failed as it was working fine on previous commissioning nights. They are  hopeful that they can rectify the fault in time for the next block planned for the 27-28/06/09 with the bridge possibly fully functional by the beginning of July.

Network Rail apologise for the delay and will continue working until they have resolved all of the problems.

Compartment 29/30, True Right Bank, River Waveney/Oulton Dyke

Broadland Environmental Services Ltd (BESL) will be undertaking tree clearance work in this compartment, starting on 12 January 2009. Although works will be undertaken adjacent to the Broads Authority’s 24 hour moorings at the Dutch Tea Gardens the moorings will remain open.