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Port Hope residents are being advised that suction dredging of the outer harbour that began on Monday, July 7, 2025 will continue for several weeks.
The project is being carried out to remove sediment build-up from the harbour floor. During this time, the boat launch and surrounding areas will remain open, but the municipality says a closure could happen if needed-and any changes will be posted both online and at the work site.
Sediment removed from the harbour will be deposited near the West Beach, close to the water treatment plant but away from the shoreline. The area will be clearly fenced off and signed, and residents are asked to stay clear due to loose sand and water.
The operation is being conducted with oversight from regulatory agencies, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority.
The material will be tested to ensure it meets the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) standards for safe use as beach fill. If approved, it may be placed at both the East and West Beaches. If not, it will be trucked to a licensed landfill.
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) will support the work by testing for historic low-level radioactive waste (LLRW). Any contaminated material will be transported to Port Hope’s Long-Term Waste Management Facility.
Questions can be directed to Floyd Beattie at 905-885-8760.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
