NSW to clear sediment choking upper Myall River
NSW Maritime commits to clearing a five-kilometre blockage of sediment in the upper Myall River.
A five-kilometre section of the upper Myall River is clogged with sediment. It lies between Tea Gardens and Myall Camp.
The blockage makes passage almost impossible at low tide. Only the smallest boats can get through.
Locals report near-misses as boats hit the riverbed. This is dangerous for tourists who don't know the area.
Ferry operators and commercial fishers have called for a solution. NSW Maritime has promised to clear the blockage.
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington and Regional Transport Minister Jenny Aitchison said they will work with the ferry operator. They aim to resolve the issue.
The specific work and timeline have not yet been shared.
- five kilometres
- Blockage length
- between Tea Gardens and Myall Camp
- River section location
- less than half a metre
- Minimum water depth
- Kate Washington
- Port Stephens MP
Why it mattersFerry operators cannot reliably service the upper river. Commercial fishers lose access to prime fishing grounds.
AustraliaAffects Hunter region tourism and small-boat operators who depend on open access to the upper Myall River.
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