Titchmarsh Marina

Year Implemented

2001

Project Type

Beneficial use of dredged sediment

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Hamford Water (Essex)

Longitude

1.2526

Latitude

51.8631

Habitat(s) Created

Size

Why Undertaken

Habitat Enhancement

Project Description Summary

In 1998 and 1999, the marina's grab dredger was used to dredge the marina berths.

The sediment was placed into a barge before being broken down into a slurry and pumped into the recharge area.

A total of around 10,000 tonnes (approx. 8,000m³) per year were used in 1998 and 1999.

In 2001 there was further recharge to raise the bed level for saltmarsh plant development; a 60-80cm vertical overburden was placed in saltmarsh channels.

During 2002 and 2007 more material was recharged of fluid dredged material was placed on site. These were retained using Clay Bunds.

Documents/References uploaded

References

Bolam and Whomersley, 2005. Marine Pollution Bulletin 50 (2005) 40-47
CEFAS website Determination of the Ecological Consequences of Dredged-material Emplacement DECODE (2002)
OSPAR Commission, 2008 Literature Review on the impacts of Dredged Sediment Disposal at Sea

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