Firms invited to discuss recycling sediment dredged from Peel Marina

DoI wants 16,000 cubic metres removed initially 

Businesses are being canvassed over the possible of recycling sediment removed from Peel Marina.

Around 23,000 cubic metres of sediment was dredged from the marina in the spring of 2020 and 2021 and placed in a purpose-built temporary storage lagoon next to Peel power station to dry out.

Research has suggested that soil treatment and grading could improve the quality of the sediment to such an extent it would no longer be classified as waste.

It would avoid the need for most of it being disposed of through landfill and provide thousands of tons of useable sand-like material for a successful contractor.

The Department of Infrastructure wants to gauge interest from companies who would process an initial 16,000 cubic metres with the option to process sediment from ongoing maintenance dredging for up to five years.

The department is seeking options on Island but off Island interest will also be considered.

The timeline for the removal, treatment and sorting of the material would depend on the successful contractor’s proposed facilities and methodology and whether it already holds appropriate licences including planning approval. 

Procurement closes on 8 September.