Posted on May 3, 2020
Essential dredging operations should be done by May 31, says town
COBOURG — Dredging operations are starting at the harbour, staff are advising residents.
“Dredging operations are completed frequently to maintain the essential operation of our harbour,” says Dean Hustwick, director of the Town of Cobourg’s community services division.
“Our staff continue to work hard to provide this essential service while complying with the requirements of governments and public health officials, including physical distancing and increased sanitation.”
On April 29, the town issued a release advising residents it was starting its annual spring removal of built-up sediment in the Cobourg Harbour — a process called dredging.
Dredging is anticipated to start at the launch ramp and then move to the harbour entrance by end of the week, said staff in the release.
The dredgeate — the material excavated during dredging — will be deposited onto the main beach, where the berm has been constructed and fencing has been installed for safety.
It’s anticipated the dredging operations will be done by May 31, says the town.
Each year, a significant amount of silt and sediment is carried along the north shore of Lake Ontario by waves and currents and deposited at the mouth of the harbour and within the harbour itself, say staff.
“This sediment can accumulate in amounts that make safe navigation an issue for recreational boats, as well as the coast guard vessel, which is stationed in Cobourg Harbour each summer.
“In order to keep the harbour safe for navigation, the Town of Cobourg must perform annual maintenance dredging.”
Over the course of the next month, residents passing by the area may notice the work taking place.
To ensure residents’ safety, citizens are asked to adhere to posted signage and to be mindful of physical distancing guidelines.
Residents looking for more information are asked to contact the Cobourg Marina via cobourgmarina@cobourg.ca or to call 905-372-2397.
Source: northumberlandnews
