MARINE NOTICE No. 86 of 2019
Shannon Navigation
Portumna
Navigation Closure
ESB Maintenance on Overhead Power Lines
Tuesday 03 September 2019
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters / owners / users of the Shannon Navigation that the ESB will be carrying out maintenance works on an Overhead Line downstream of Portumna Bridge on the Shannon Navigation on Tuesday 3rd September 2019.
The power supply for opening Portumna Bridge will be switched off between 0830hrs and 1800hrs and the bridge will be closed for the duration of the works.
The Shannon Navigation will be closed at Portumna to all vessels.
A safety boat will be on the water during the maintenance works.
Masters are requested to take heed of advice and directions from the safety boat during the maintenance works.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
19 August 2019