Whitchurch Lock 'broken'

[The Glassman]

The top collar on the gate at Whitchurch Lock broke today, effectively closing the river - on an August Sunday, FFS!
The only info I have presently is from a chalkboard at Goring lock advising 'next update Monday noon' Just confirms the EA as about as much use as a chocolate teapot once again...

 

[thamesS23]

There seems to be an issue with one lock or another every other week this year!

 

[DogsBody]

Still broken. Latest we heard from a Le Boat crew who tried to go through is expect an update late this afternoon.

 

[DogsBody]

Apparently they have had people on site to investigate today and work out what parts are required to fix it and are now hoping they will return tomorrow to fit them. So lock might be open sometime tomorrow but nothing definite.

 

[gordontytler]

Am I correct to assume that there is nowhere to moor in Pangbourne? I would rather wait there than in Reading.

 

[DogsBody]

Rather full at Pangbourne with several boats rafting but you may be lucky and find a spot.

 

[Ma Costa]

I’m also on the starting blocks in Reading - thanks for the intel so far and I’ll share anything I learn today.

 

[Outinthedinghy]

One hopes the anchor point in the lockside has been tested recently.

Last summer a collar strap failure at Boveney lock ended up needing a large mobile crane to be brought on site because H&S condemned the anchor point.

I don't think a crane would get to Whitchurch lock.

Hopefully all good as the weather is getting nice for boating.

 

[Outinthedinghy]

On a slightly different note do the EA still have a page with regular updates on breakdowns of locks and facilities?

There used to be a side bar on the river conditions page but this has all been changed.

Anyone know if there is anywhere to access the information?

 

[Seamaster7]

On a slightly different note do the EA still have a page with regular updates on breakdowns of locks and facilities?

There used to be a side bar on the river conditions page but this has all been changed.

Anyone know if there is anywhere to access the information?

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...usg=AOvVaw0zu4u-LY6gLwm0KK4l0eMN&opi=89978449

 

[DogsBody]

Whitchurch Lock is now apparently working again and available for passage on public power tonight.

 

[Time Out]

Open again according to Twitter

 

[shades]

Whitchurch Lock is now apparently working again and available for passage on public power tonight.

A helpful lockie posted a message on River Thames Boaters FB Page as soon as he heard officially that the lock was open