Record dredging planned. Stay away from ‘quicksand’, public warned

THE area below Anderson’s Point will be off limits to the public while sand is pumped into the area, forming a temporary – but dangerous – beach. Picture: OBSERVER FILES

By Chalpat Sonti

November 17, 2021 | 4:57 PM

THE largest sand dredging operation in the Port of Portland’s history will begin later this week.

About 155,000 tonnes will be shifted from the entrance to the harbour before the end of the year, with the work scheduled to start this weekend, as the port looks to catch up on history.