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Dangerous Weir at Rugby Club - 2011/05/03 22:29
Hi everyone,
Can you please check the following information on the SCA website regarding the collapse of the weir at the Rugby Club on the Doon.
The weir known as Alloway Mill or Doonside Weir on the River Doon has collapsed & is in a very dangerous state. As you will know, this weir is about half a mile upstream from the Brig O’ Doon & it is the first weir below Auchendrane.
There are further details on the SCA website at:
http://j.mp/mzukKI
Click on the River Doon tab.
As you will see from the photo on the website the top of the weir is still there, but the water is being channelled through a slot. We understand that one paddler went into this slot upside down, with his boat & paddles getting pinned. Fortunately, the paddler got out of his boat safely, but it highlights the current dangers on this weir.
Anything you can do to help spread the word will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Mike
Mike Dales | Access & Environment Officer
Scottish Canoe Association
Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ
direct: 01738 850 175, office: 0131 317 7314
mike.dales@canoescotland.org | www.canoescotland.org
29 April 2011 - Collapsed Weir
Very recently the first weir below Auchedrane has collapsed and now the flow of the river is going under the renains of the weir as can be seen in the photo. This is a very hazardous situation and the potential for entrapment is extremely high with fatal consequences possible. Great care should be taken on approach to this weir and it should be portaged. Portage is possible on river left bank. If the river is low then it is possible to carry boats down the face of the weir as it is now dry in low water conditions.
Post edited by: JezWebb, at: 2011/05/04 09:57
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