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BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Colchester council closes Castle Park lake due to collapsed weir
A lake in a city park has been closed off because of the impact on water levels caused by the collapse of a weir nearly 17 months City Council decided to shut the boating lake earlier because of disruption to water flow from the Middle Mill weir collapsed in December Democrat councillor Martin Goss, portfolio holder for waste, neighbourhoods and leisure, said it was not a decision "we've taken lightly" given the attraction's popularity. Permanent low-height barriers are due to be installed in the coming days, the council says, and temporary fencing near the drainage area has already been lake was usually topped up using water from the weir, but that was no longer possible - the council added.A spokesperson said that manually adding water to the lake was "financially unjustifiable" because it would "quickly drain away".Goss added: "The safety of our residents and visitors must always come first."With the collapse of the weir and the resulting impact on water levels, keeping the lake topped up is simply not feasible."Work to repair the weir started this week and is expected to be completed in August. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bridge repairs to start 17 months after it closed
Repairs to a footbridge were set to start today - more than 17 months after it closed. The bridge has been out of use since 10 December 2023 - when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colne. But Colchester City Council said work on the weir was due to begin on Tuesday and should be complete by August. "The footbridge at Middle Mill is a key route, and these works will ensure it's safe and usable again." said Martin Goss, a Liberal Democrat councillor who represents the Mile End ward. He added: "I want to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this important work takes place." The weir is believed to have stood at the site for more than 900 years. Colchester City Council said it had carried out surveys and technical assessments to put together the "most appropriate" repair schedule. The council had to apply for a permit from the Environment Agency before starting work, added a spokesperson. A footpath near the weir will be closed. Pedestrians have been asked to go a different way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Bridge repairs planned after 500-day closure Colchester City Council
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Colchester footbridge repairs to start 17 months after it closed
Repairs to a footbridge were set to start today - more than 17 months after it bridge has been out of use since 10 December 2023 - when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colchester City Council said work on the weir was due to begin on Tuesday and should be complete by August."The footbridge at Middle Mill is a key route, and these works will ensure it's safe and usable again." said Martin Goss, a Liberal Democrat councillor who represents the Mile End ward. Nine hundred years He added: "I want to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this important work takes place."The weir is believed to have stood at the site for more than 900 City Council said it had carried out surveys and technical assessments to put together the "most appropriate" repair council had to apply for a permit from the Environment Agency before starting work, added a spokesperson.A footpath near the weir will be closed. Pedestrians have been asked to go a different way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
