Dredge moving into area near Neches Salt Water Barrier
GALVESTON -- Dredging operations are scheduled to
start at the Neches River Salt Water Barrier site near Beaumont on March 4
and boaters are warned to be aware of the presence of the dredge and all
boater safety procedures associated with its operations. The dredge is
already at the site, setting up.
The salt water barrier project is located at the Neches
River mile 29.7, approximately 8 miles north of the freeway (I-10) bridge.
The dredging operation will be confined to the west
bank of the river for a distance of 1,800 feet south of the structure and
1,300 feet north of the structure. The maximum encroachment on the
existing channel will be 250 feet on the south channel.
Dredging will be on a 24-hour per day basis, seven days
per week and will last approximately four months.
To be safe, boaters should give dredging activities as
much clearance as possible, especially at night. Hazards near dredges
include loose and partially submerged objects such as drill pipe and
flanges, extra anchor balls, and the ever present ancillary assortment of
work boats, crew boats, tow boats, tug boats, barges and floating crew
quarters.
For further information, contact Zachry Construction Corporation, (409)
347-1758.
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