Hernando Beach Florida - Channel Dredge Update
After much debate - some would say debacle - the long awaited dredge of the Hernando Beach channel is finally under way!
For weeks, residents have been watching preparations take place. First the signage announcing the dredge of the channel went up by the public boat ramp on Caliente Street in Hernando Beach.
Then some big, fat pipes appeared alongside the road leading to the site where the sand from the dredge will be deposited and stock piled.
While the actual dredging of sand has not begun, there is some heavy equipment out in the Hernando Beach channel removing the bigger rocks from the bottom of the channel. These rocks are being deposited above the mean high water line on some of the spoil islands.
Orion Marine Group, Inc, is the contractor for this project. Throughout the entire dreding process, the channel will remain open to boaters. After the rock removal phase is completed, the actual sand dredging will begin - conducted by "Mr. O" - the name of the dredge barge. According to the contractor, the completed channel will be 60 ft wide at the bottom and taper upwards for a broader width at water level.
Stay tuned for updates, more photos will follow as the dredging process continues.
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This is the MOST information i've ever learned about dredging... without it being a dread!!
Silvia
Looks like there's a lot of work is going on, I'll look for the updates.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Hi Diane, there is quite a bit of engineering going into this!
Lou, the work is much needed too as over the years, the channel has become somewhat difficult to navigate around some obstacles.
I am with Diane, this is a great play by play and I kind of knew what dredging was but not to this extent!
Thanks for the update Silvia. Love the pictures! You always do a great job!
Silvia, this seems like a huge undertaking - and a great benefit to those who use the channel -- I had no idea about dredging :-)
Silvia,
They dread by us all the time. The channel has to remain clear for the barge traffic..
Ann
Renee, it's new to a lot of our residents here as well.
Debbie, thank you!
Mary, it's true, quite a project that will last through May next year.
Ann, yes, you are right, regular dredging to keep the waterways clear is a matter of safety.
Hi Silvia:
Looks like my area from last year!
We have different sections that get dredged here as well.
Silvia--Interesting to read about what is necessary to keep other communities running smoothly. This is no doubt important information for those in your area...nice post!
Sylvia - Great job on updating your community about the ongoing project.
That was a Great post. Your Photos are Awesome. We are lucky kids to get to to play in the Gulf Of Mexico arent we ;-)
Toula, our dredge was sooo overdue, we forgot that it's a "normal" thing for other areas!
Teri, thanks, there is a lot of interest in the dredging process around here.
Petra, I used to be involved in the property owner's association and have a lot of information about this project so many people will ask me whwen they see me.
Michael, I'm glad you like these photos, I made a special boat trip to take them! :-)
This must be channel dredging season. The Federal Stimulus Bill provided $10 million to dredge three of our channels here.