Ferry services are expected to resume at Ettalong Channel within a week with dredging operations now completed.
According to Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP , the team at Transport for NSW had acted quickly once shoaling occurred to bring in shuttle services to connect to the Patonga wharf.
Dredging Today is read by thousands of professionals every day.
Increase your visibility with banners, tell your story with a branded article, and showcase your expertise with a full-page company profile in our business directory.
Join thousands of industry professionals who start their day with our newsletter.
“ With ferry services expected to recommence within one month of a diversion timetable being put into place, the team at Transport for NSW have worked incredibly hard to minimise the impact of diversions on our community, ” Tesch said.
The Port Frederick dredger started dredging work in the channel on May 12, removing around 30,000 cubic meters of sand over three sites.
Transport for NSW are now undertaking seabed level testing and hydrographic survey plans to allow ferry services to recommence.
10 days ago
about 2 months ago
Ferry services are expected to resume at Ettalong Channel within a week with dredging operations now completed. According to Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP, the team at Transport for NSW had acted quickly once shoaling occurred to bring in shuttle services to connect to the Patonga wharf. “With
