Plymouth's 'Once in 20 years' project

22 November 2017

Winter Dredging

This winter, Plymouth Yacht Haven will undertake a 'Once in 20 years' dredging operation in order to continue to offer a minimum depth of -2.5 metres below Chart Datum, throughout the entire marina.

The dredging will also ensure that Plymouth is able to continue to provide berthing for larger racing yachts as well as a hosting national and international events in future years.

Dredging will take place from 1st December 2017 to 31st March 2018 and will include all areas shown on the marina aerial photo.

Dredging Facts

• 60,000 cubic metres of silt will be removed from the Yacht Haven
• Backhoe dredger and two hopper barges will arrive on-site in the next fortnight to transport the spoil
• The new dump ground for the spoil is 10miles offshore, known as "Plymouth Deep"
• The dredging is licensed by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
• All plans have been agreed by Natural England & the Environment Agency
• Plans have been modified and adapted to consider migratory fish and minimise the impact on sea life.

 

Plymouth Yacht Haven is the largest marina in the westcountry with over 400 berths as well as boatyard services for yachts up to 75 tons. Every year, the marina also hosts a wide range of events with berthing provided for a range of high performance racing yachts and superyachts. 

This winter's critical project will ensure the marina is able to continue providing these services as well as attracting new boaters and races to the city in future years.

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