![]() ![]() While we benefit from having a natural harbor, removing the silt that builds up is a never-ending task. Army Corps of Engineers dredges its jurisdiction, the middle of the channel, every two years to maintain a depth of 45 feet.Īn interesting fact: Congress funded Galveston channel deepening as far back as 1889. We also dredge a small portion of our waterfront property on Pelican Island. We’re responsible for dredging our slips and berths along the Galveston waterfront, up to 150 feet into the ship channel, between piers 10 and 41. This year we’ll spend about $1.5 million to dredge an estimated 135,000 cubic yards, enough to fill 41 Olympic swimming pools. ![]() Dredging is a not-so-glamorous, but critically important aspect of our Galveston Wharves business.Įvery year we dredge along our waterfront to maintain depths of 40-45 feet needed to accommodate the approximately 1,000 ships that call on the port each year. ![]()
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