Port of Dover Maintenance Dredging 2024-2028

Descriptions

The works consist of the maintenance dredging of the berth, basins and approaches in the Port of Dover. The primary scope of works is the restoration of advertised depths within the Inner Harbour, Outer Harbour and the Eastern Docks. Dredging shall be carried out by trailing suction hopper dredger only. Bed levelling is also permitted. The sediment sample test results classify the sediment as the fine sandy silt.With respect to disposal, material from the Port of Dover can only be placed at the designated offshore disposal site, DV010.Any navigation beacons which have to be removed in connection with the Contract will be removed and re-established by the Contractor.Pre-dredge surveys to be carried outby Employer using a multi-beam echo sounder, resulting in near total seabed coverage, intermediate or during dredge surveys conducted by the contractor will be verified by the Employer.