After a long process of eight months, Tin Can Bay’s Coast Guard has acquired approval to dredge silt under their hydro-lift at the marina.
Former-Commander Jim George explained that silt had accumulated under their large rescue vehicle’s hydro-lift thus it was impossible for the boat to be housed near their headquarters. Alternatively, it has been kept in slightly deeper water, near the trailers or adjacent house boats, at the marina.
Prior to initiating the dredging activities, Gympie Regional Council and the State Government had to sign off on the deal.
This dredging project will be focused only on the coast guard’s water lease area. The silt will be pumped from the dredge to a truck and dumped at the approved spot, on the other side of the marina’s car park.
According to Mr. George, dredging will start today and it will continue until next weekend.
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Dredging Today Staff, February 27, 2012; Image: tincanbaymarina