Dredging starts at Bassett’s Island South Channel

Dredging operations in the Bassett’s Island South Channel are about to begin.

According to the Town of Bourne, the Barnstable County Dredge will be conducting dredging operations in the Bassett’s Island South Channel also known as Hospital Cove Channel from September 11 through September 30, in the vicinity of buoy 1A.

“There will be a pipeline leading from the dredge to Bassett’s Island to dewater the dredge spoil. Mariners are requested to keep clear of the pipeline,” said the Town.

“During this time, while dredging operations are underway, it will be necessary to close the channel to all boat traffic.”

“All vessels bound for and out of Red Brook Harbor and the adjacent waters are requested to use the North Channel also known as Pocasset Harbor.”

The waterway provides access to Red Brook Harbor, Kingman Yacht Club, Parker’s Boat Yard, Hen Cove and the Hen Cove boat ramp, Hospital Cove and the Red Brook Herring Run.