Two boat locks to temporarily close for routine safety inspections

Closures necessary for divers to inspect structures as part of ongoing maintenance of regional flood protection system

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
Posted 12/1/20

Two boat locks in Okeechobee County will temporarily close in December...

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Two boat locks to temporarily close for routine safety inspections

Closures necessary for divers to inspect structures as part of ongoing maintenance of regional flood protection system

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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News

OKEECHOBEE — Two boat locks in Okeechobee County will temporarily close in December for routine safety inspections. The closures include:

• The S-65D Boat Lock on the C-38 Canal all day on Wednesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec. 10.

• The G-36 Boat Lock on Henry Creek all day on Monday, Dec. 21.

Anglers and boaters can access local waterways from several access points through public boat ramps. Visit FWC’s Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.

Go to SFWMD.gov/Navigation to get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways.

boat locks, C-38 Canal, Henry Creek

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