Kings Arms: Collins net installed & lock gates open

JaneEvans

Good afternoon

I’m pleased to announce that the Canal team have installed a Collins net at the Kings Arms lock this afternoon.
The lock gates have also been opened (although not fully due to river silt build up).

With regard to the Collins net please ensure customers and members are advised to take great care when passing over the net on boats with skegs.
Similarly any outboard engines should be disengaged and lifted when passing over the net.
Damage to the net will only lead to lock gate closures until repairs are carried out so it is in everyone’s interests to take extra care.

In addition, we will be paying particular attention to the weather forecast over the coming weeks and where there may be any concern with rising river levels the gates will be closed again.

I wish everyone an enjoyable Easter holiday period on the water.

Best Regards

Colin Acton
Waterways Manager
Exeter City Council
01392 274306