Jersey Water has closed both Queen’s Valley and Val de la Mare reservoirs to the public, as a safety precaution in preparation for incoming Storm Darragh.
From lunchtime on Friday 6 December, access to both sites will not be possible until further notice.
The utility has taken the decision to close the reservoirs to visitors on safety grounds, in light of the high winds forecast from late Friday and over the weekend.
Terry Gasnier, Jersey Water’s Facilities Manager said:
“We have closed the reservoirs to ensure that there is no risk to public safety during the hazardous weather. The advice from the Met Office and the Government is to avoid outside activity. High winds will potentially make areas of both sites treacherous, with a likelihood of fallen trees and slippery pathways. We are asking people to respect the closure signs that are in place and not to enter either site until we deem it safe to do so.”
Jersey Water will assess both Queen’s Valley and Val de la Mare on Monday morning and determine whether it is safe to reopen the reservoirs to the public.