The Whanganui Port revitalisation project Te Pūwaha wants a long-term dredging consent for the Whanganui Port basin and river bar.
Whanganui Port project director Phil Wardale said long-term dredging would create greater access and opportunities for recreational and commercial use.
“The port basin will become a sheltered area for water sports such as paddle-boarding and kayaking, while commercial businesses will have fewer limitations, enabling the likes of Q-West Boat Builders to grow their building and maintenance services,” Wardale said.
“By returning the depth within the port basin to historical levels, we are securing access to the new marine precinct currently under construction.”