He said the city will focus on the most practical of the many solutions it has considered: Gillian estimates that the city would have to dredge about 300,000 cubic yards of material to complete an Ocean City project “from tip to tip.” The water is too shallow - through the natural accumulation of sand over time. Much of the route of Saturday’s Night in Venice boat parade - one of Ocean City’s signature events - remains impassable to boat traffic at low tide. That’s the costly dilemma Gillian outlined: The city has budgeted money to dredge … but finding a disposal site remains an even more expensive proposition - complicated by strict environmental regulations. Gillian addressed City Council on Thursday before they approved closing out a $1.8 million deal with a dredging contractor that started work on a project between 15th and 34th streets but couldn’t finish, because they had no place to put the dredged material But Mayor Jay Gillian vowed on Thursday to continue to make it a priority for his administration. Ocean City continues to struggle in its quest to maintain navigable lagoons and channels for its bayside boating community. Shallow water at low tide on the bay near West 17th Street in Ocean City.
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