Posted on December 22, 2021
BARNSTABLE – The Town of Barnstable’s contractor Robert B Our Co. is set to begin dredging the Barnstable Harbor Outer Entrance Channel starting Monday, Dec, 27.
The work will consist of mechanically dredging approximately 4,200 cubic yards of sediment from the existing outer-portion of the Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel to improve navigation.
The dredging operation is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Hours of operation are contingent on the tides and, as a result, may occur during evening or early morning hours. The barges will remain in the harbor throughout the project. Mariners should use caution while navigating in area, particularly at night.
During this period, the Blish Point Boat Ramp will remain open for use by the public.
Dredging operations will be conducted entirely from barges, and the dredge sediment will be hauled away from the site via barge. The dredged sediments will be off-loaded at a contractor-designated location, trucked to Sandy Neck Public Beach Parking Lot, and stockpiled for dune nourishment later in the season.
Please contact the Harbormaster’s Office (508-790-6273) or the DPW Engineering Division (508-790-6400) with any questions.
