New lock gate for Milford Haven Marina by the end of 2013?

[eastlaked]

Hi Guys,

I got a leaflet in the post this morning advertising the consultation for the additional lock gate for Milford Marina. Its on Monday 28th at 2pm, I will be in work, so won't be going.

From what I understood from the leaflet, the work would start in March 2013 and be finished by the end of the year.

The up side is it should give lots more lock-ins and lock-outs per tide. I would expect the down side to be fewer locks-ins and lock-outs during the construction phase.

If anyone goes please can they post a report?

Cheers,
David.

 

[Coaster]

MHPA seems to have posted notices to all berth holders. Ours arrived on Tuesday. There has also been a NtM, issued online, mentioning the work.

I've looked at the published lock times, available at http://www.milfordmarina.com/lock-times/?clean=lock-times. They seem standard, i.e one access and one exit before freeflow plus two accesses and three exits after freeflow, at least from April to September. Before April the winter arrangements apply, with fewer accesses and exits.

Presumably the published times will have to be amended at times, for specific works to be carried out. We plan to relaunch our boat during the latter part of February and I'll ask the office how much notice of disruption we are likely to be given.

 

[tonybarebones]

Details of the new lock gate can be found on the B.C.Y.A. website...

MHPA seems to have posted notices to all berth holders. Ours arrived on Tuesday. There has also been a NtM, issued online, mentioning the work.

I've looked at the published lock times, available at http://www.milfordmarina.com/lock-times/?clean=lock-times. They seem standard, i.e one access and one exit before freeflow plus two accesses and three exits after freeflow, at least from April to September. Before April the winter arrangements apply, with fewer accesses and exits.

Presumably the published times will have to be amended at times, for specific works to be carried out. We plan to relaunch our boat during the latter part of February and I'll ask the office how much notice of disruption we are likely to be given.

Details of the new lock gate can be found on the B.C.Y.A. website... go to www.bcya.org.uk

 

[Coaster]

Milford Lock Update

The official line is that locking will be suspended on three separate days during 2013, to allow installation work. Apparently freeflow will still operate on those days.

The marina website is supposed to be publishing the closure dates when they've been decided.

However I have heard that the preferred contractor's quote is considerably more than the budget, casting doubt on the project. I gather that further quotes are being sought. Presumably this will cause a delay, if the work goes ahead at all.

It will be interesting to see what happens. If I learn anything more I'll post it here.

 

[Coaster]

The proposed works did not start in March as planned. I'm reliably informed that the information I posted in February is correct, i.e. there's a problem with the contractor's costings.

I don't know when the current delay will be resolved. However it seems very unlikely that any significant work will start during the next few months.

 

[Coaster]

Another update on the Lock saga. The Port Authority has announced that "contracts have been let" and puts the cost at £6M. There's no news on the timing. When passing through the lock yesterday there was no sign of work starting yet.

The MHPA story is here:

http://www.mhpa.co.uk/news/2013/05/07/port-announces-over-7m-of-investment/

Regrettably the current YBW forum software no longer allows the proper embedding of links into text, as we previously could.

 

[eastlaked]

It looks like work will now start, finish date early 2014:

Notice to Mariners No. 64 of 2013 - Milford Dock Lock Works
19/07/2013

1. MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED that, from approximately 22nd July 2013, works to install a new set of mitre gates within the lock at Milford Docks will commence. Approximate position 51o 42.62’N 005o 02.5’W.

2. The works will include:

• Construction of new precast concrete abutments, sill and dolphins to support and protect the gate;

• Repairs and wall strengthening works to support the new lock feature;

• The provision of berthing pontoons in a shortened lock;

• Installation of a new set of mitre gates;

• Other works to support the installation of the new lock feature.

3. The works will include diving work and work to the existing dock walls from suspended man riding baskets, piling rigs and excavators.

4. Some of the works will, at some point, be undertaken from a barge located within the lock.

5. For further information contact the Marina office in the Dock on 01646 696312 who will be updated daily on the works.

6. Works are expected to continue until March 2014 and a further Notice will be issued at that time.

7. Admiralty charts 3274, 3275 and Imray 2600.11 refer.



BY ORDER
W C HIRST
HARBOURMASTER
MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY

- See more at: http://www.mhpa.co.uk/notice-to-mar...milford-dock-lock-works/#sthash.wcXBuBD8.dpuf