Operations

BAM Nuttall’s Bristol City Docks current works.

1. Replacement of Netham Lock Lower Gates and Upper Lock Flood Stop Gates.
The four timber gates which have been in place since 1982 and are to be replaced by new timber gates sympathetic with the historical nature of the location. The upper gates are to be designed and constructed in such a way that they could easily be reinforced and retrofitted for increased flood levels if required. The design of the new gates will also be capable of retrofitting to take mechanical operation of the sluices and future mechanisation of the gates should this be required in the future. The replacement of the gates is planned to be undertaken between February and April 2011.