New lock and footbridge, River Lagan, Stranmillis, Belfast :: Shared Description

There is a proposal to re-open part of the former Lagan navigation (the River Lagan and the long-closed Lagan canal) by building a new lock at Stranmillis, just upstream from the existing weir. The scheme also includes a new footbridge across the Lagan and extensive improvements to the surrounding area.
The following planning permission (25 September 2017) applies “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 scheduled monument area (historical lock) (Environmental Statement received) Site located at the weir at Stranmillis near Belfast Boat Club BT9 5FJ”.
The photographs submitted by me appear as a matter of record only. I have no connection with any campaign or official body. I cannot enter into correspondence.
Two links - the Lagan Navigation Trust LinkExternal link and the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) LinkExternal link.
The history of the canal may be found in “The Canals of the North of Ireland” by WA McCutchen, David & Charles (1965).
Description updated 10 February 2018. The following is an extract from Notice to River Users no 04/18 “Notice is hereby given that the first phase of the Stranmillis Gateway project will commence in the river on 30th January 2018 . . . . The Stranmillis Gateway project involves refurbishment of Stranmillis Weir, construction of a new boat lock to the RHs of the weir, construction of a path linking Annadale embankment with Stranmillis and construction of a pedestrian footbridge upstream of the weir. The first phase of the project will involve carrying out underwater repairs to the base of the weir and refurbishing the weir gates and control systems. The contractors work method will involve building a stone causeway into the river parallel to the base of the weir. To enable the contractor to carry out the work efficiently it will be necessary to lower the river below the normal minimum impoundment level on occasions. Normal water based activities such as rowing will not be possible when water levels are reduced, however every effort will be made to keep lowerings to a minimum and where possible overnight. River users are advised that as each one of the pen weir gates is refurbished it will become inoperable for a period and there will be a potential for increased velocity and different flow patterns through the other gates. Construction of the stone causeway will commence on 30th January and river users are advised to keep well clear of the contractors work area and heed any information signage. When river lowerings become necessary river notices will be issued in advance.”
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J3470 : The River Lagan, Stranmillis, Belfast - October 2016(2) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Winter grass, River Lagan, Stranmillis, Belfast (March 2017) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis Gateway, River Lagan, Belfast - February 2018(7) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The River Lagan, Stranmillis, Belfast by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis Gateway, River Lagan, Belfast (May 2019) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (October 2014) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : New lock at Stranmillis by Conor Fawcett
J3470 : The Lagan towpath at the Boat Club, Belfast - November 2017(2) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Lagan towpath, Stranmillis, Belfast - February 2018(2) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (2013) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The "Sacha" at Stranmillis, Belfast (1) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Old steps, River Lagan, Belfast (February 2015) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The River Lagan, Stranmillis, Belfast (November 2017) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis Gateway, River Lagan, Belfast (March 2018) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Towpath and weir, Stranmillis, Belfast by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast - November 2017(2) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Cow by the Lagan, Belfast (May 2016) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast - November 2017(1) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Lagan towpath at the Boat Club, Belfast - November 2017(1) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Signpost, Stranmillis, Belfast by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis weir (open), Belfast (February 2015) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Overgrown path, Annadale, Belfast (August 2014) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis Weir, Belfast (5) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : The Stranmillis weir, Belfast (9) by Albert Bridge
J3470 : Dredging the River Lagan, Belfast -  2010/11 (13) by Albert Bridge

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Created: Fri, 3 Nov 2017, Updated: Sat, 10 Feb 2018

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