Dredging set to begin at Lake Potter, Rock Island
Rock Island District's contractor, Legacy Corporation, will mobilize equipment and begin dredging operations at the entrance to Lake Potter in the Mississippi River, as well as areas within Lake Potter, according to a news release.
The dredging work is expected to be completed within 30 calendar days, weather permitting. During this time, all access to Sunset Park and Sunset Marina will be limited to the south entrance via 31st Avenue. The north entrance from 18th Avenue, including Sunset Lane, Skafidas Parkway, and the Great River Trail bike path entrance, will be closed for the duration of the project. However, access to Riverstone Group and the Rock Island Boat Club will remain open.
The closures are necessary to allow the contractor to safely offload dredge material from the Mississippi River and transport it to the sediment basin on the east side of Lake Potter. Recreational boaters are advised to maintain a minimum distance of 100 feet from the dredge equipment for safety reasons.
Official ask that visitors follow all posted construction signs for detours and street closures, and be mindful of trucks entering and exiting the construction zone.
The Rock Island Boat Harbor received $1M for harbor dredging through the FY24 Regular Appropriations Bill (Public Law 118-42) as Harbor Maintenance Trust Funds under the Operation and Maintenance Appropriation. The funds were an FY24 earmark endorsed by Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois.
"The City of Rock Island apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the dredge project and greatly appreciates the patience and cooperation of the public," the release says.
