This dredge project is occurring in a narrow portion of the Waterway’s path through East Bay and south to Lake Wimico. In many sections of this 30-mile stretch, there is very little room to maneuver around dredge vessels due to shallow waters on both sides of the GIWW channel.

FL – GIWW – LAKE WIMICO – EAST BAY Mile 309.0 – Mile 339.0 – Dredge Operation
Continuing until approximately January 2, 2020, Carter’s Construction Services, Inc., subcontractor Quality First Marine will be conducting dredging operations of the GIWW in East Bay and Lake Wimico. The first assignment, East Bay, is located between GIWW, mile 309.0, EHL, to mile 312.0, EHL. The dredged material will be placed into an upland disposal site located at GIWW, mile 316.0, EHL, Overstreet. The Lake Wimico dredging assignment is located between GIWW, mile 336.5, EHL, to mile 339.0, EHL. The dredged material will be placed into an upland disposal site located at GIWW, mile 328.0, EHL, Gulf County Canal. The contractor’s floating plant will include barge mounted excavators, scows and tugs to remove the shoaled material, transport and dispose into approved upland sites. The floating plant will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting the area. For up-to-date information, mariners can contact USACE, Panama City Site Office, at (850) 784-9780.
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