GPM Marine to kick off Swansea dredging campaign

GPM Marine & HWB are making final preparation for the commencement of Swansea Channel dredging scheme.

According to GPM Marine, vegetation has been removed at Elizabeth Island and crews are now using excavator to connect dredge pipes.

Later this week, work will begin to remove up to 30,000 cubic metres of sand from the Swansea Channel bed via two dredging campaigns to create a safe, navigable 30-metre wide channel for boats.

Dredging will occur in the Main Channel of Swansea Channel east of Elizabeth Island. Transport for NSW and the contractors aim to get the first round of dredging work done by the end of November prior to boating summer season.