
The City of Petaluma in California has funded a project to dredge and repair docks in the city's Turning Basin.
Phase one of the project will start this week and is scheduled to end on October 18, 2022. This part of the project will include:
Excessive silt in the Turning Basin has made it difficult, and sometimes impossible, for larger boats to sail or motor into this area of the Petaluma River. The silt buildup has also caused problems for those wanting to launch kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and other small watercraft from the docks adjacent to the River Plaza Shopping Center.
The city government said the docks and their associated pilings need to be renovated, but such renovation may not be executed with high silt levels.