Dredge Kawatiri to be sold

The Buller District Council (BDC) has resolved to sell the Kawatiri dredge and has a company interested in buying it 

At yesterday’s Council meeting, BDC Group Manager Corporate Services Lesley Crichton provided councillors with a report outlining recommendations, including selling the dredge to a company that had indicated an interest.   

Ms Crichton said staff had investigated disposal options for the Kawatiri dredge, including continuing to look for a better offer through a broker for another six months, or stripping, scrapping or scuttling the vessel in-house. 

The report outlined that the Kawatiri dredge had been part of Westport Harbour since the 1980s. As there was a very limited need now for dredging, and out of port work had not materialised recently, it had been laid up and its condition was deteriorating, causing further financial strain on Council. 

Councillors have asked the Chief Executive to complete negotiations with the Interested party. The bell pump will be retained by the BDC for use in the lagoon. Discussions with DWC and Kanoa who part-funded the pump will also be finalised. 

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For further information please contact:  

Community Engagement Team   
Buller District Council  

Media.Enquiries@bdc.govt.nz   

Disclaimer 

The information in this media release was correct at time of publication. Changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. 

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For further information please contact:
Community Engagement Team
Buller District Council
Media.Enquiries@bdc.govt.nz 

Disclaimer
The information in this media release was correct at time of publication. Changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.