This is from Director, Barnstable County Dredge on 11/1/2021.

We completed the dredging of the 1916 Channel on Friday afternoon. The Cod Fish II and pushboat Bradbury are enroute this morning to the north side for the first of two projects in Truro then onto Sesuit.

All of the pipe has been moved to the south side and is laid up against the base of the SPB section of dune. Both ends and a section in the middle were buried to make sure that the pipe stays in place until next month. We also put the large rocks back in place at the end of access road to the spit.

We’ll have the Post-Dredge survey done this week for both channels and once done I’ll share the results.

Our schedule is still on track to have the Sand Shifter here near the end of December to start the Approach Channel.

On behalf of our crew, I want to thank everyone for all of your support and cooperation throughout these projects.

I’ll send along an update when the time gets closer.

Thanks again.

The inner channel dredge work is now complete!
This is the channel that runs through the middle of the bay. The dredge crew is now working on the 1916 channel which runs from the top of the Spit towards the Mashpee Neck Marina. The 1916 channel work should be completed by the end of the week. Please use caution when navigating the area. We have attached a few photos that show the impact of the dredge sand being placed in front of the dune on the Spit, which is vital to protect the dune. The beach looks fantastic! Fingers crossed that Mother Nature is kind to us this winter.
We will keep you updated as work continues!

Maintenance Dredging
Popponesset Bay
The Barnstable County Dredge ‘Cod Fish II’ will be conducting dredging operations in the South Channel of Popponesset Bay starting Wednesday, September 22nd through Wednesday, September 28th (weather and equipment status will determine dredging times), the hours of operations are Monday thru Saturday 0800 to 1600.
The ‘Cod Fish II’ is stationary and has limited maneuverability while dredging. The discharge pipe maybe floating at times and may block the channel. Mariners are requested to give adequate clearance to the dredge equipment at all times.
The Dredge and supporting watercraft can be contacted via VHF Channel 16 and 18.
Below is a link that will show you the area to be dredged and more information about the project.
https://www.mashpeema.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3426/f/pages/dredging_ops_notice_inner_channel_popponesset_bay.pdf
Shortly after completion of the project, the dredge will relocated to northern channel with-in Popponesset Bay, more information about this project will be provided at a later date.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jeff Smith
Town of Mashpee – Harbormaster
Ph: 508-539-1400 ext 8597
Email – jsmith@mashpeema.gov