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Dredging works to start at Cape Jervis Harbour
Update 07 June 2022
DIT have advised that dredging will now commence Thursday 9 June, however the boat ramp will now only be closed during the night and will remain open for access during daylight hours. This will apply over the long weekend.
Update 30 May 2022
Due to inclement weather, DIT have advised the below works are now due to commence Monday, 6 June - weather permitting. Council will continue to communicate further updates should they become available.
Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) advise Night dredging works at Cape Jervis will commence next Wednesday, 1 June to maintain ongoing safety and access to the harbour.
The works will be undertaken each night between 10pm and 5am for approximately one week, weather permitting.
SeaLink ferry services will not be affected.
However, the boat ramp will be closed from 10pm on 1 June until the works are completed, due to potential navigation hazards while the dredge is in the harbour. The closest alternative ramp is Wirrina, Paradise Cove.
While steps will be taken to minimise noise, some noise from anchor handling and diesel engines will be unavoidable.
Dredged materials will be moved to a containment bin before being transferred to trucks. At various stages of the works, civil plant and machinery will be present.
Further dredging of the harbour will be required later this year. Key updates will be available via the Department’s Facebook and Twitter, and at www.dit.sa.gov.au.
The Department appreciates your patience while these important works are undertaken.
Media Release courtesy of Department for Infrastructure and Transport.