Newcastle Herald

Council eager to get Beaver 30 dredging Swansea channel for permanent fix

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Josh Leeson
Updated June 5 2025 - 3:57pm, first published 2:00pm
The Beaver 30 has successfully won the tender to sand dredge the Swansea Channel. Picture supplied
The Beaver 30 has successfully won the tender to sand dredge the Swansea Channel. Picture supplied

Lake Macquarie City Council has awarded its tender for a permanent sand dredge in the Swansea Channel, but the greater Hunter region could benefit.

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Josh Leeson

Josh Leeson

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Josh Leeson is a news and features journalist, who focuses on Lake Macquarie, politics and entertainment at the Newcastle Herald. He first ed the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport, including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
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