CONSTRUCTION of NSW’s latest offshore artificial reef is underway on the far south coast of NSW in Merimbula Bay.
Assembled in Eden Harbour, the two specially designed pinnacle reefs each standing 12 metres high were last week being sunk to their final resting place 32 metres below the ocean surface.
The new reef pinnacles will be easily accessible for local and visiting fishers, being situated between Merimbula and Haycock Points approximately 2.5 km offshore from the Merimbula estuary.
The first module was sunk into position yesterday afternoon after being towed the 25 km north from Eden. The second and final tower to complete the reef is ready to be sunk later soon (weather permitting).
Each pinnacle weighs over 90 tonnes and this is the first time this special installation technique, adopted from the oil and gas industry, has been used in NSW to safely install such massive structures. Stay tuned for more updates later in the week about the completion of this amazing piece of fishing infrastructure.
