Latest Information Updates
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE CLOSURE OF BOTTISHAM LOCK 06 - 13 MAY 2024 INCL
CLICK HERE TO READ ENVIRONMENT AGENCY NOTICE
Baitsbite Lock Open
20/03/2024
Baits Bite Lock is now open, however works are ongoing in the lock area and access to the towpath is being maintained with users asked to take care in that area.
WEED CUTTING 2024
UPDATE 28/03/2024
The annual weed cutting works will begin in April 2024.
JESUS LOCK
Please take care using the lock, the lock gates are stiff and may be difficult to open and close. Please ensure they are left closed after use.
New dates for Conservator events
Meet the Conservators event
Postponed
DATE: To be confirmed
Anglian Water Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project - Update 12/04/2024
The public Planning Examination is now drawing to a close, the remaining related dates related to the examination of the draft Development Consent Order (DCO), presented by the applicants, Anglian Water are:
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Deadline 7 is 12/04/2024.
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The expected finish date 17/04/2024
The results of the examination will then be returned to the government by the Examining Authority with their recommendations for a final decision.
Please see below links to websites for more detailed information, including recent transcripts and recordings of the public hearings.
Anglian Water:
Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project – About The Project (cwwtpr.com)
Planning Inspectorate:
Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation - Project information (planninginspectorate.gov.uk)
It is anticipated that the proposed relocation will impact the navigation as highlighted below:
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The construction phase, which will involve some temporary restrictions to the navigation.
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The operation of the outlet, it is anticipated that the impact will be minimal.
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Any necessary maintenance work in the year's to follow, this will likely involve temporary restrictions to the navigation.
The Conservancy is also working to ensure that any powers granted to Anglian Water in the fulfilment of this project are no more than are necessary.
Trees down creating an obstruction to navigation in the vicinity of Riverside Place/Logan's Meadow. (W3W: lung.speak.bike) Cambridge.
Over the weekend, further obstruction has been experienced due to additional trees falling. All efforts will be made to remove the obstruction, however due to the size of the trees this will take longer than initially anticipated. The landowners and owners of the trees are being sought to arrange the necessary removal.
Please take care when using the river in this location.
15/04/2024
VISITING VESSELS
Anglian Pass for 2024
21/03/2024
For consideration when renewing your Anglian Pass for 2024. Please note that an emergency closure is currently in effect at Salters Lode Lock due to siltation issues within the Great Ouse Tidal River between Salters Lode and Denver Locks. For details, refer to the MLC emergency closure notice.
Until the siltation matter is resolved, you may not be able to fully utilize your Anglian Pass. However, visits between the Great Ouse and Cam, as well as visits between the Nene and Middle Level, remain possible. For details, please refer to the EA Navigation notices at:: Great Ouse & Tributaries | Visit Anglian Waterways
Clayhithe 48 hour visitor mooring - partial closure
Update: 21/12/2023
Please be aware the Conservancy will be undertaking revetment repairs from mid January approximately 400 metres upstream from Clayhithe bridge.
Please contact us on 01223 863785 if you require any further information.
A gap has been identified between the bank and concrete caping along the revetments at the 48 hour mooring . The visitor mooring is therefore partially closed at the upstream end, pending restoration works to ensure public safety.
Annual Boat Registration
The 1st of April to the 31st of March the following year represents the registration period for all boats/vessels that use the River Cam. River users should be aware that to use a vessel on the navigation without a valid licence representing the vessels annual registration, is a breach to the Conservancy Byelaws. The byelaw requirements for this are set out in our byelaws section 8. Registration of Boats. Please ensure your vessels are appropriately registered.
For applications and further information please visit our Boat Registration page or click here.
Visiting Vessels
Please ensure that if you are visiting the Cam in a powered boat that you already hold an Anglian Pass.
Details of the Anglian Pass may be found on the following website page:
ttps://www.visitanglianwaterways.org/anglian-pass-application-form
It should be noted that there are no Visitors Passes or Visitor registrations other than the Anglian Pass. Vessels visiting for event participation should contact the Event Organiser for details regarding accessing the Conservancy navigation.