CONCRETE GRAVITY-BASED STRUCTURE AT BALLAST SITE
May 16, 2025
On May 13th, the West White Rose Concrete Gravity-based Structure (CGS) arrived at the ballast site at the Head of Placentia Bay (Big Shoal South, Southeast of Woody Island, Northeast of Bar Haven), position:
N 47°44’36.02”
W 54°09’03.16”
Harvesters are thanked for their cooperation during the tow through Placentia Bay.
The CGS will remain at the inshore site for approximately 4-6 weeks. After this period, the CGS will be towed to the West White Rose Field. More details on this phase of the operation to follow.
As harvesters tend to gear near the inshore tow route, please check for any damaged or lost fishing gear that may be attributed to the tow itself. While many mitigations were in place to avoid this, it is possible fishing gear may have been damaged or lost. In this case, compensation is available. Please complete the attached Gear Damage Report Form and contact Katie Power, Industry Relations Representative with the details to initiate the process at kpower@ffaw.ca, 709-576-7276 ext 213.