Fambridge (Westwick Marina)

Year Implemented

2001

Project Type

Beneficial use of dredged sediment

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Crouch Estuary (Essex)

Longitude

0.6677

Latitude

51.6389

Habitat(s) Created

Size

Why Undertaken

Habitat Enhancement

Project Description Summary

Dredged fine muddy sediment was pumped onto the adjacent marshes.

No retaining devices were used but a 60-80cm vertical overburden was placed in saltmarsh channels.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Bolam and Whomersley, 2005. Marine Pollution Bulletin 50 (2005) 40-47

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