Love Point artificial reef will receive approximately 1000 tons of concrete slabs and beams from a pier renovation project at Dundalk Marine Terminal.
The additional concrete rubble will be placed in the southeast quadrant of the site at a depth of 25-30 feet MLW, according to U.S. Coast Guard 5th District.
Marine Technologies is scheduled to deploy materials between November 27 and December 1, 2016, weather permitting. On deployment days a tug and 2-3 barges carrying a crane and concrete will be on site.
Love Point Artificial Reef is located in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Love Point artificial reef site coordinates:
NW corner 39 04.21′ N / 76 17.63′ W
SW corner 39 03.95′ N / 76 17.63′ W
SE corner 39 03.95′ N / 76 17.27′ W
NE corner 39 04.21′ N / 76 17.27′ W
For more information, visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Artificial Reef Program website.
source: U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Local Notice to Mariners
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