PCUK
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I have had responses from both the Watchet Harbour Manager and Western Marinas to say that the dredging is about 60% complete and work to repair the gate should start in February.
Watchet dredging well underway.
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38mess
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I haven't been able to get over to watchet but that's great if true
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PCUK
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I was watching the webcam yesterday and the dredger was working. So it seems to be true.
PCUK
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Just checked the webcam today (Friday) at 14.40 and the dredger's working.
PCUK
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Checked the webcam again today (Sunday) and they're still dredging at 16.20.
pessimist
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Visited at low tid e today and all the brths were still (very) high and dry.
PCUK
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Until the gate is working it it still going to dry out and many of the finger berths have been moved to allow better access for the dredger.
38mess
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CMG were using that dredger, it seemed to make some difference, but every tide brings the silt back in. The harbour needs constant dredging which is not feasible.
PCUK
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I disagree. The dredger is very effective, not digger effective, but still good. It cleared a large section of outer harbour a couple of years ago. I'm sure the new operators know that constant “service” dredging is needed to keep things clear.
