Watchet dredging well underway.

[PCUK]

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.

 

[38mess]

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.

I haven't been able to get over to watchet but that's great if true

 

[PCUK]

I was watching the webcam yesterday and the dredger was working. So it seems to be true.

 

[PCUK]

Just checked the webcam today (Friday) at 14.40 and the dredger's working.

 

[PCUK]

Checked the webcam again today (Sunday) and they're still dredging at 16.20.

 

[pessimist]

Checked the webcam again today (Sunday) and they're still dredging at 1

Visited at low tid e today and all the brths were still (very) high and dry.

 

[PCUK]

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]

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.

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]

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.

 

[ribdriver]

I have been there today.
Whilst there is still a way to go (and of course it needs to be maintained), I can honestly say I am impressed. Seriously impressed.
IMHO once the gate is fixed (underway) t will be the start of a whole new era.