Tag: dredging
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Alternative route for boaties in Swansea Channel before dredging begins
A relief for boaties in the Swansea channel, with an alternative route set to open before dredging begins. But, while pleased water users will still have access, the Member for Swansea says the work is long overdue.
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NSW Government says dredging funds a priority for Wallis Lake
The state government says dredging in Wallis Lake remains a priority – sand continues to build-up. A meeting between the government, MidCoast Council and businesses – aiming to find a solution.
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DREDGING GOOD NEWS FOR OLD BAR BOATIES
Dredging near Old Bar is clearing navigation channels for boaties. The project coinciding with MidCoast Council’s plan to clean up the waterways.
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FARQUHAR INLET TO BE DREDGED
The Manning River at Farquhar Inlet, near Old Bar, will be dredged in the coming weeks, with preparation to start on Wednesday. The dredging, which will take about six weeks, was scheduled by MidCoast Council outside of the school holidays to minimise disruptions. It comes as a petition to create a permanent navigable entrance at…
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THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL DREDGE REMOVED FOR SUMMER
Residents remain concerned after dredging equipment was removed from The Entrance Channel this week. The state government had initially indicated 60,000 cubic metres of sand would need to be cleared. Council says it’s pulled machinery, suspending its program for the summer months… only getting through about 25,000 cubic metres so far. (VISION ONLY.)
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THE ENTRANCE SET FOR A CLEAN UP
Central Coast Council is taking steps to clean up the Entrance Channel, removing weed and waste as tourists come to town… But it’s still on the hunt for dredging money.