New York State Canal Corporation, TDD/TTY 1-800-253-5244

NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO MARINERS 

Oswego Canal
Lowered Water Levels

June 16, 2006

The New York State Canal Corporation has been informed of the following action being taken by Brookfield Power on the Oswego River to facilitate flashboard replacement: Beginning on the evening of Monday, June 19, the pool at Lock O-3 will be lowered approximately 2.5 feet below normal pool. Work on this level should be completed and the level returned to normal by the evening of Tuesday, June 20.

Beginning on the evening of Tuesday, June 20, the pool will be lowered at Lock O-5 approximately 2 feet below normal pool. Work on this level should be completed and the level returned to normal by the evening of Wednesday, June 21.

Beginning on Tuesday, Mariners are advised to transit these levels with extreme caution while this work is performed. Though not responsible for this action, the Canal Corporation regrets any inconvenience to the boating public.

For updates and information, mariners are advised to monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.state.ny.us.

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Carmella R. Mantello
Director, New York State Canal Corporation

 

 


OFFICE OF CANALS MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS Phone # (518) 436-3055 Fax # (518) 471-5023
Carmella R. Mantello, Director

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