Some of you may have noticed that the lake has started to be drained down – yet again today!!! Just as it was starting to refill – We are meeting British Waterways tomorrow for yet further discussions – Our web site will be posted with the outcome.
GOOD NEWS: British Waterways have today completed the work on the valves. They seem to be working fine and are now closed and the lake will now start filling up.
Lets all pray for rain!!
Diane 24/5/10
We understand that the sluice gates are now closed so the lake should now start to refill.
Diane Carr
Cofton Lake Conservation Ltd
16th January 2010
After discussions with British Waterways it has unfortunately been decided that there is no way the bottom sluice pipe can be repaired without the lake being completely emptied. The lake has already started to be drained and the first stage of removing the fish commenced on Monday. The second stage will take place on Wednesday and British Waterways will commence the repair work on 5th October. They estimate it to take 2/3 weeks to complete but this will of course depend on the weather.
For safety reasons the lake and surrounding area will be closed to all fishermen and members whilst this work is being carried out. Therefore the number on the gate has temporarily been changed.
Diane Carr
Cofton Lake Conservation Ltd
29th September 2009
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