Romney Lock - open or closed?

[Brightside]

Does anyone know if this is definitely opening this weekend?

 

[boatone]

Latest information from EA is that lock will open on Saturday.

 

[Merchandiser]

I have phoned the EA and the lady there assures me that it is opening today. I hope so as I am traveling down tomorrow to go through it.

 

[Merchandiser]

Just spoken to Romney lock house and he has told me there is a window of 10am while 2pm opening tomorrow (Saturday) Then open again fully on Wed 11th.

 

[Riverleak]

Only open between 10 am and 12 noon, no later.

 

[boatone]

Some of you obviously haven't noticed this post earlier today:
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...ntil-Tuesday-10th-March&p=5198086#post5198086

 

[gordontytler]

There was no mention of this on the EA website and it's not in the email I just received: "Issue six - Thames Lock Closures Investment Programme for 2014 to 2015". Next time I will check this forum.

No worries, hid my boat somewhere safe and will continue the journey next weekend.

 

[boatone]

I have now been advised that, although engineers are still on site, Romney lock is now back in service and boats are able to pass through.

 

[gordontytler]

thanks boatone

 

[Brightside]

I have now been advised that, although engineers are still on site, Romney lock is now back in service and boats are able to pass through.

Many thanks for the update. Appreciated. Do you know if this opening is now permanent? You say engineers are still on site?

Best wishes

 

[boatone]

Just repeating the info I was given. Suspect may be some tidying up and finishing off to do but lock is back in service.

 

[boatone]

At the last TNUF meeting I raised my concerns regarding lack of communications with regard to the extended closure of Romney Lock. The EA agreed to review their process for communicating with river users and this poster is a result - it will be displayed at all locks. Also, the information that it contains is now on the EA section of the .gov.uk website.

Note the third paragraph giving details of how to register for the email information service:

To receive this information, you can sign up to our email update service by emailing riverthames@environment-agency.gov.uk or go to www.gov.uk/river-thames-conditions-closures-restrictions-and-lock-closures#planned-lock-closures for the latest information