Gippsland Ports recently provided a regular update on the planned and actual progress of the dredging activities at the Lakes Entrance, Victoria.
Summarizing the 2021 season, Gippsland Ports said that 570 loads of dredged material have been placed in the Dredged Material Grounds. They also added that during the season 312,956m3 of sand was dredged from the Lakes Entrance, with 157,022m3 being removed from The Bar and 155,934m3 of sand removed from the Inner Channels.
As reported, notable achievements in 2021 include:
Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) Tommy Norton
Cutter Suction Dredge Kalimna
According to Gippsland Ports, Tommy Norton is scheduled to go to dry dock from mid-May to mid-June to complete 5 year out-of-water maintenance and complete 5 year Class survey requirements.
To download the full 2021-2022 Dredging Activity Report, please visit the Gippsland Ports website .