The Dredging Forum provides a platform to discuss dredging operations on the tidal Thames. The forum meets quarterly and is chaired by Katherine Harris, Director at Harris Holden Ltd. If you are interested in becoming a member and would like to attend meetings please e-mail TEP .
The objectives of the Dredging Network are to:
- provide an advisory function to the dredging legislative process
- consult on PLA dredging applications
- inform DLG members on current dredging notices and dredging applications.
- facilitate presentations on:
. legislative requirements and best practice guidelines;
. dredging methodologies;
. hydrodynamics and sediment transport;
. environmental impacts of dredging; and
. other individual expertise. - share relevant data
- encourage use and understanding of the Port of London Authority’s
Dredging Spatial Information System (DSIS). - identify common research needs and facilitate their development.
- encourage collaboration and co-ordination between DLG members to develop dredging schemes and disposal options.
- encourage the beneficial re-use of dredged materials by discussing and promoting the
different options available.
Dredging Liaison Group members:
- Centre for Environment Fisheries and Acquaculture Science (CEFAS)
- The Crown Estate
- Department for Transport (DfT)
- Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
- Dredging International
- Environment Agency
- GPS Marine Contractors Ltd
- Kent & Essex Sea Fisheries Committee (K&ESFC)
- Medway Ports
- Natural England
- Port of London Authority (PLA)
- Port of Tilbury (London) Ltd (POTLL)
- The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
- Van Oord (UK) Ltd
- Westminster Dredging Company Ltd