Local Waterway Agencies purchasing Government Dredges

摘要

Two US State Governments have decided to take matters into their own hands by purchasing dredges and using government staff to get the work completed. Both the City of Whiting, Indiana, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) purchased Ellicott Dredge Technologies (EDT) 2019 IMS Model 5012 LP Versi-Dredge systems to complete dredging projects at their boat ramps, marinas, channels and harbours. The dredge is more than 1 2.8 m (42 foot) long and 3.35 m (11 foot) wide, so it is small enough to easily store and use. It floats on two pontoons, has a draft of 76.2 cm (30 inches) and can dredge to 6.71 m (22 foot), or 8.53 m (28 foot) with optional extensions. The smaller size appeals to projects that are only looking to clear out specific harbours, channels or boat basins on an as needed basis.