Sunday 8th October 2023
Important Notice – Shearwater Lake
As a stakeholder of Shearwater Lake we are writing to notify you of important statutory works taking place at Shearwater Lake which will result in closure of the dam roadway on the eastern edge of the lake for a period of up to 3 weeks commencing from Monday 16th October 2023.
This means there will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to the dam at all during the works period (aside from authorised works contractors and emergency access). Security fencing will be installed to prevent access at the white entrance barrier and also at the Sailing Club to form a safe working area for the contractors working on the project.
The work will involve the installation of siphons from the lake over the roadway and down to the spillway below. This is required as a measure to be able to de-water the lake in the event of a flood risk. A ramp and raised roadway over the siphons will be constructed as part of the project to facilitate future access for vehicles and pedestrians going forwards once the roadway can be re-opened.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause while these important and necessary works are undertaken. It is intended that the car park area serving Shearwater will remain open for the duration of the works.Please do revert if you have any further queries or questions.
With kind regards, Ben Short MRICS FAAVL, Land Agent, Longleat/Cheddar Gorge & Caves.