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Minutes and Agenda Archive

Please see the links on this page for previous Conservator quarterly meeting minutes and agendas. 

January 2024: Agenda Minutes

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April 2024: Agenda Minutes 

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July 2024: Agenda Minutes 

January 2023: Agenda Minutes

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April 2023: Agenda Minutes

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July 2023: Agenda Minutes

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October 2023:  Agenda Minutes

January 2022: Agenda Minutes

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April 2022: Agenda Minutes

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July 2022: Agenda Minutes

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October 2022: Agenda Minutes

January 2021: Agenda Minutes

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​April 2021: Agenda Minutes

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​July 2021: Agenda Minutes

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October 2021:  Agenda Minutes

January 2020: Agenda Minutes

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October 2020: Agenda Minutes

21/05/2024 LOCK CLOSURE INFORMATION

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Due to safety concerns regarding the structural integrity of the lock islands at Baits Bite and Jesus Green, the decision has been taken to temporarily close the locks until further notice. More detailed structural investigations will be undertaken and a plan for remedial works developed urgently. The Conservators are engaging with the Environment Agency and Local Authorities to seek a coordinated approach.

 

Further information: The Conservators of the River Cam are responsible for the navigation (the river) from Mill Pool in Cambridge to Bottisham Lock (Waterbeach) and the locks in between, namely Jesus Green Lock (JGL) in Cambridge and Bait’s Bite Lock (BBL). ​Each lock has an island between the lock chamber and the sluice and weir structures, which it supports. At both Jesus Lock and Baits Bite Lock, the Conservators own the lock and lock island, while the Environment Agency (EA) own and operate the sluice and weir. In addition, the lock islands support footbridges and public right of way in these locations, which are managed by the relevant Local Authorities.​

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Following observations of cracks in both lock islands, early in 2024 the Conservators of the River Cam commissioned structural surveys.​ The consequent reports identify significant structural fragility in the lock islands and a need for reinforcement work in the short to medium term.​ The Conservators have collectively reviewed the reports and are urgently drawing up a detailed risk assessment, commissioning more detailed surveys, and developing a project plan for remedial works.

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