Water, water everywhere!

Water, water everywhere!

How many members remember the reservoir looking like this? Water is pouring over the spillway, the first time since February 2009! The last reading at about 2.50pm on Boxing Day was +0.2m.

“The Commodores bit” February 2011

Hi, a quick note regarding recent developments at the sailing club: Under new management! As some of you may know the Flag officers changed at the AGM last Sunday, Keith Roberts was elected as Commodore, Warren Price moved up to Vice Commodore and we have a new member...

When it rains it pours!

The waters back. Following the rain this weekend I can report that the water has returned to Belmont Reservoir as these photos show. The water is almost lapping around the 1 metre from full marker and as the other shots demonstrate the channel between Farm and...

Hot off the press

Hi, Just had a call from the United Utilities Project Engineer who advised that the Government Panel Engineer has visited Belmont Reservoir this week and reviewed the outstanding action for the completion of the Spillway project. Great news he has given his authority...

The Vice Commodore’s Bit

Hi, a quick update regarding recent developments at the sailing club: 1. United Utilities have just advised that the Government Inspecting Reservoir Engineer is planning to visit the Spillway site next week at which time I am hopeful he will give his approval for...
Spillway visits

Spillway visits

Hi, I have just received a message from United Utilities that they are organising visits for interested parties from the Sailing club and Belmont Village to see the new Spillway, Bridge and other work undertaken as part of the 10,000 year flood prevention project....