Dredging operations are set to begin in the Cobourg Harbour.
The Town of Cobourg will begin its annual spring removal of built-up sediment in the Cobourg Harbour.
Dredging is expected to begin at the launch ramp and move to the harbour entrance by the end of this week.
The dredgeate will be deposited onto the main beach where the berm has been constructed and fencing has been installed for safety.
Each year, a significant amount of silt and sediment is carried along the north shore of Lake Ontario by waves and currents and deposited at the mouth of the harbour and within the harbour itself. This sediment can accumulate in amounts that make safe navigation an issue for recreational boats as well as the coast guard vessel which is stationed in Cobourg Harbour each summer. In order to keep the harbour safe for navigation, the Town of Cobourg must perform annual maintenance dredging.
Dredging operation will be completed by May 31st.
The staff provide an essential service while complying with the requirements of governments and public health officials, including physical distancing and increased sanitation.
