Dredging of The Camber is due to start during January 2023. This work takes place every few years to make sure vessels can navigate safely and is part of Portsmouth’s International Port’s commitment to improve one of the city’s most unique assets.
Extensive engagement has been carried out with affected businesses and berth holders, and a letter to nearby residents is being sent out from the 19 December. As soon as they have notification of a start date, they will publish it on their website and on social media.
Their dredging contractor will be working across the week, from Monday to Sunday. It is estimated that the work will take about a month, which is dependent on the weather conditions. If it is due to take significantly longer, they will send a further update.
Dredging can only be carried out at certain times, due to the tides. The contractor will be sympathetic to residents and will endeavour to carry out the work within normal hours where possible.
If the contractors need to extend their hours of work, they will let the Port know a week in advance. They will post this information on their website, along with weekly project updates at www.portsmouth-port.co.uk/news
Noise will come from the excavator carrying out the work, along with the large chains being moved on the barge. There will also be noise from the engines of the machinery being used. Contractors will minimise this where they can. You may also notice lights on the vessels being used for the dredging.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the assistant project manager, William Mackenzie on william.mackenzie@portsmouth-port.co.uk