Dredging is currently occurring in:

No dredging is currently underway

Vessel undertaking works: Queen of the Netherlands 

Dredge material placed in: South East Dredge Material Ground 

Please maintain a safe distance from dredging equipment at all times. For information on restricted access areas around vessels please follow this link.

Further information on daily activities in each project area are available in the tables below (n/a = no activities):

Project Area 1: Yarra River & Hobsons Bay

Dredging works: n/a

Project Area 3: South of Bay

Dredging works: No dredging is currently underway. The dredge vessel Queen of the Netherlands is scheduled to depart South Wharf at 4.00am, and commence dredging in South Channel at approximately 7.00am on 08/02/08 (Timing is dependent on weather, scheduling and other operational matters). Dredging of sand will be occurring in an area extending up to 8km west of Hovell Pile, approximately 0.4nm west of beacon No. 10 (KP22) and 01nm east of beacon No 18 [KP 30 ].

Project Area 4: The Entrance

Dredging works: n/a

PLEASE NOTE: The information on this page is subject to change . For further information on the location of dredging activities please call toll free 1800 731 022.

Daily activity updates will be provided on weekdays outlining the planned works for the next 24 hours (am to am). The Friday daily activity update will outline the planned works for that day and the weekend to follow (Friday am to Monday am).

Project Areas and Dredging Locations

Page last updated:  7 Feb 2008