Dredging works have been scheduled to start at Cape Jervis harbour tomorrow, Wednesday 1 June.

Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has advised night dredging works at Cape Jervis are required to maintain ongoing safety and access to the harbour.

The works will be undertaken each night between 10pm and 5am for approximately one week, weather permitting.

SeaLink ferry services will not be affected.

The Cape Jervis boat ramp will be closed from 10pm on 1 June until the works are completed, due to potential navigation hazards while the dredge is in the harbour. 

The closest alternative ramp is Wirrina, Paradise Cove.

DIT says that while steps will be taken to minimise noise, some noise from anchor handling and diesel engines will be unavoidable.

Dredged materials will be moved to a containment bin before being transferred to trucks. At various stages of the works, civil plant and machinery will be present.

Further dredging of the harbour will be required again later this year. 

Key updates will be available via the DIT Facebook page, Twitter and website.