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02-13-2023, 12:58 PM
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Apparently, someone took it upon themselves to...
Apparently, someone took it upon themselves to reopen Burnt Mills by cutting the lock on the gate. We don't know when it was cut, but the lock was gone this morning.
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02-10-2023, 12:44 PM
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Norfolk Boat Ramp maintenance
The Lake Prince boat ramp will be closed on Monday, Feb 13 and the Western Branch Reservoir boat ramp will be closed on Tuesday, Feb 14 for maintenance.
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01-20-2023, 11:32 AM
Thread: Norfolk Update
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Sorry, but we had to shut the gate at Burnt Mills...
Sorry, but we had to shut the gate at Burnt Mills boat ramp. We tried to take our boat out on Wednesday and it was too soft to support us. Just past the end of the rock is still like pudding.
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01-11-2023, 12:01 PM
Thread: Norfolk Update
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UPDATE - The Burnt Mills boat ramp is open today....
UPDATE - The Burnt Mills boat ramp is open today. The surface of the ramp appears to be solid enough to support a vehicle and boat trailer, but please use caution.
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12-29-2022, 01:17 PM
Thread: Norfolk Update
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Norfolk Update
Update from Norfolk:
1. 2023 Boat Permits are available for purchase at the Customer Service counter located at Norfolk City Hall. Note that the location has changed. Updated address - Boat... -
11-10-2021, 10:06 AM
Thread: Burnt Mills closed
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Burnt Mills closed
The boat ramp at Burnt Mills will be closed for several days, possibly through the weekend, to drill a well for a boat wash station. Lake Prince will be closed next week for the same reason.
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09-30-2021, 02:11 PM
Thread: Lake Prince Boat Ramp
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Lake Prince Boat Ramp
The Lake Prince Boat Ramp will be closed on Monday October 4 for maintenance. We will reopen as soon as possible when the work is complete.
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12-18-2019, 08:48 AM
Thread: Burnt Mills Closed
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It was opened on Monday morning.
It was opened on Monday morning.
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12-13-2019, 10:15 AM
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Norfolk Boat permit vendor in Suffolk
We secured a new vendor for Norfolk's boat permits in the Suffolk area. They have 2020 Annual and Daily permits for sale.
G'Daddy's Bait and Tackle
14340 Carrollton Blvd
Carrollton, VA 23314
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10-11-2019, 01:39 PM
Thread: Burnt Mills Closed
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Burnt Mills Closed
Due to low water conditions, the ramp at Burnt Mills is closed. When the water level increases and it is safe, we will reopen.
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05-23-2019, 01:44 PM
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Western Branch Boat Ramp - OPEN ON FRIDAY
The Western Branch Boat ramp will reopen Friday, May 24, in the morning.
I apologize for the delay, but I hope you will find the new floating dock worthwhile.
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04-30-2019, 11:49 AM
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Update
Due to various complications, the ramp will be closed until JUNE 1. If the work is completed earlier, we will reopen before June 1.
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04-16-2019, 06:05 AM
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UPDATE DO TO DELIVERY ISSUES THERE HAS BEEN A...
UPDATE
DO TO DELIVERY ISSUES THERE HAS BEEN A DELAY IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT. THE WESTERN BRANCH BOAT RAMP WILL REMAIN CLOSED ANOTHER WEEK.
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03-25-2019, 09:12 AM
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We've received a few phone calls about opening...
We've received a few phone calls about opening the ramp on weekends. The ramp is not accessible due to the equipment needed to install the new pier, which includes a "dam" so that the contractor can...
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03-12-2019, 01:16 PM
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Western Branch Boat Ramp - Closing
As most of you already know, we are going to install a new floating pier at the Western Branch Boat Ramp. The contractor is going to close the property to the public March 18 through April 19 to do...
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01-17-2019, 01:34 PM
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The permits are being distributed to Oceans East...
The permits are being distributed to Oceans East and our office at 401 Monticello Ave today.
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01-17-2019, 01:32 PM
Thread: Burnt Mills Boat Ramp
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The work is scheduled for this weekend. ...
The work is scheduled for this weekend. Hopefully it will be completed before the weather turns.
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01-14-2019, 08:18 AM
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The permits should be available the middle of...
The permits should be available the middle of next week at 401 Monticello and by mail. I've been told they will be at Oceans East at a later date. In the meantime, you can continue to boat and fish...
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01-07-2019, 01:53 PM
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Burnt Mills Parking & Dam
I need your help with some of the issues at Burnt Mills. You have all seen the graffiti on the dam and the ruts from someone driving on the berm. We've repaired it several times, but until we catch...
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01-07-2019, 01:44 PM
Thread: Burnt Mills Boat Ramp
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The ramp will be closed until we install bollards...
The ramp will be closed until we install bollards and cable to block all of the grassed areas from vehicles. Again, someone drove through the grass on the berm. This is part of the dam and this...
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01-07-2019, 01:41 PM
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I'm trying to find out when the permits will be...
I'm trying to find out when the permits will be available for purchase. I'll post on the message board when I know.
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01-07-2019, 01:40 PM
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The Senior rate applies to everyone.
The Senior rate applies to everyone.
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01-03-2019, 12:38 PM
Thread: Burnt Mills Boat Ramp
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Burnt Mills Boat Ramp
The Burnt Mills Boat ramp and parking lot will be closed this evening (Jan 3) until further notice for maintenance.
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12-19-2018, 02:22 PM
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Lake Whitehurst Boat Ramp
The Lake Whitehurst Boat Ramp will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1 along with other City facilities.
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09-04-2018, 10:23 AM
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Western Branch Reservoir - Watch your wake
Good morning - In Western Branch Reservoir coming from the boat ramp, when you turn left towards the main body of the reservoir at Russel Point, please use caution when cutting between the two small...
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07-10-2018, 08:03 AM
Thread: Burnt Mills Parking
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Burnt Mills Parking
All - Some folks continue to park on the grass next to the ramp despite there being a parking lot. Because someone decided to "play" in the grass and cause damage, we need to regrade the area. We...
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07-10-2018, 07:58 AM
Thread: City Permit!?
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Norfolk has required a Boat Permit since the...
Norfolk has required a Boat Permit since the 1970s. All boats, including canoes and kayaks are required to have a permit and its good for all of Norfolk's reservoirs, except Lake Wright. No public...
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06-13-2018, 02:16 PM
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Lake Whitehurst UPDATE #2
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The new boat ramp and parking area is OPEN
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05-25-2018, 09:16 AM
Thread: Western Branch pier
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Western Branch pier
The pier at Western Branch Reservoir has been taken out of service due to unsafe conditions. We will begin construction of a new, much longer, floating pier at the end of the summer.
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05-25-2018, 08:57 AM
Thread: Lake Whitehurst UPDATE
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I talked to Chad Boyce with DGIF and he has...
I talked to Chad Boyce with DGIF and he has doubts that there are any walleye left in the lake. He last stocked the lake in 2008 and most walleye don't survive for 10 years. If you do catch one I'm...
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