The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (2013-1) © Albert Bridge cc-by-sa/2.0

J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (2013-1)

taken 11 years ago, 3 km from Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (2013-1)

The Lagan at a low level during the present long dry (and hot) spell. J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (9) (December 2010) shows a contrasting view when the river was at a much higher level.

The Stranmillis weir, Belfast

Stranmillis Weir, close to the Lockview Road, is currently the limit of navigation on the Lagan. There was a plan to replace it and re-open the Lagan Navigation to Lisburn A further plan envisages a new cut from Lisburn to Lough Neagh.

There is the following planning permission (25 September 2017 – application on 15 December 2015) “LA04/2016/0041/F Lagan gateway project includes: the provision of a new boat lock at Stranmillis to allow the passage of boats past the weir, new footbridge and path linking Annadale embankment with Stranmillis and paths to Belvoir Park. Works involve working in the river Lagan near an existing weir and fish pass and constructing a footbridge near a scheduled monument area (historical lock) (Environmental Statement received) Site located at the weir at Stranmillis near Belfast Boat Club BT9 5FJ”.
This approval does not envisage the removal of the existing weir.

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Grid Square: J3470, 242 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 22 July, 2013 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 22 July, 2013
Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Suburb, Urban fringe
Place (from Tags): Belfast
Subject Location: Irish: J 341 708 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:34.1114N 5:55.6415W
Camera Location: Irish: J 340 709
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)