A round of dredging at Nallikari will enable swimmers to enjoy clearer waters at Oulu’s most famous beach this summer.
The project began on Monday last week with the construction of service roads on the ice. The actual dredging work is slated to begin this week. Access to the beach will be restricted during the dredging, and the project is estimated to be finished by the first week of June. The beach should be ready for normal use by the summer season.
Most of the dredged sand will be used to elevate the sections of the beach which have retreated because of natural erosion. In accordance with instructions given by the Environment Office, the remaining sand will be transported to Vihreäsaari Island and used to improve nesting habitat for shorebirds.
“The beach is being deepened in order to enhance the water circulation and keep the beach swimmable,” says Sauli Heikinheimo, who is supervising the improvements for the city.