Pine Creek Dredging Project Gets Green Light

The state has approved a dredging project that is designed to alleviate problems in Fairfield’s Pine Creek that were caused during Storm Sandy. 

The work should begin before the end of November, with some preparation work possibly beginning next week. Actual dredging will occur about a week or two after initial preparation work and last for about four to six weeks depending on weather and favorable tides, according to First Selectman Mike Tetreau.

Madison, CT based Coastline Consultants will execute the project.

The dredging project is being performed to remove sand that accumulated in Pine Creek during Storm Sandy. The creek will be dredged approximately two feet from the mouth of the creek to an area of current sand bars, which is approximately 1,200 ft., said Tetreau.

Prior to dredging in the area, the contractor will let the town and property owners know if vessels or temporary structures have to be moved for access to dredge.  

There will be a section of the Fairfield Beach Road turnaround located adjacent to 2182 Fairfield Beach Road that may be narrowed for transport of removed sand.  About half of the turnaround could be closed or narrowed, said Tetreau.