Lough Neagh & Sixmilewater River
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Under Article 6(3)(ii) of the Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Drainage and Navigation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955, the Department has a statutory duty to maintain navigation at the entrance to the Sixmilewater River and to maintain two navigation posts or marks at the entrance to the Sixmilewater River.
The Department exercises discretionary powers under section 41 of The Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 to maintain a further 46 markers on Lough Neagh.