Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – In a press release from the City of Grand Haven, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says maintenance dredging began earlier this fall to clear about 43,000 cubic yards of material from the federal channel. The project, handled by The King Company of Holland, was delayed earlier in the year while the state reviewed water quality concerns related to possible PFAS contamination.
Crews are avoiding areas identified as having potentially higher PFAS levels. The dredged material is being placed at the Verplank Trucking property in Ferrysburg, where water discharge is being closely monitored under state permits. The inner harbor typically needs dredging about every three years, and the work helps keep docks open for commercial traffic.
Dredging of Grand Haven’s inner harbor was put on hold this year as the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy tested for PFAS. A bi partisan effort took place between state and federal lawmakers after months of delays.
Barges and pipelines will remain in the water until the work wraps up in early November, weather permitting. Boaters are being asked to steer clear of the dredge area.
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