Port of London Authority

Richmond Lock and Weir Annual Draw-off

Weirs open 1st November – 29th November 2009

The weirs at Richmond will remain open between 1st and 29th November 2009 so that essential maintenance works on the lock, weirs and sluices can be done and a riverbed inspection carried out. This will allow the river between Richmond Lock and Teddington Lock to drain down at low water on each tide.

The 2009 Draw-Off period will commence at approximately 1535 on 1st November and will complete at approximately 1400 on 29th November.During this period river users are reminded that, for the duration of the work, the river will not be maintained at the nominal level of Chart Datum and that the river bed may be exposed.

Owners of boats and structures usually moored between Richmond Lock and Teddington Lock should take action in good time, either to move their boats to more suitable moorings or to assure themselves that the boat is capable of taking the ground over the low waters.

River works licence holders and riparian landowners are reminded that any interference with the foreshore such as dredging, excavating or disturbing the river bed requires a licence from the Port of London Authority.  Recent environmental legislation provides for very high levels of fines when licensing requirements are not strictly adhered to.

Persons navigating through the weirs and upstream of Richmond Lock must do so with great care and should have regard to people working in and around the lock and weirs and be aware that weir gates may be raised and lowered at various times for maintenance purposes.  Additionally, boat owners are reminded to watch their speed and wash when making passage as boats and structures may be grounding during low water.
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