Falkirk Council Announces River Carron Dredging Plan (UK)

Falkirk Council has announced a plan for the River Carron dredging program.

These works will involve dredging of a sediment bar from the bed of the River Carron beside Dunipace Bridge and will consist of:

– Site establishment;

– The removal and disposal of Japanese knotweed from the riverbed (approx. 35m3);

– The removal of riverbed sediment and vegetation (approx. 1,535m3);

– Working in the river under CAR license and dealing with environmental and ecological issues;

– Liaise with landowners, environmental, ecological and other agencies;

– Landscaping and reinstatement of river bank.

The deadline for the return of completed pre-qualifications is July 18, 2013, and the total value of this cleanup project is £60,000.

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Dredging Today Staff, July 15, 2013