Clover / Cook Reef?

[ChillyWaters]

Okay, I was out for a run today along the water and noticed a small sign at Clover point warning wind surfers of an underwater experimental reef between Clover point and Cook Street?

Anybody know what it is, and if it is dive worthy?

- ChillyWaters

 

[ChillyWaters]

'In November, city engineer John Sansom suggested using truck and automobile tires to build a reef instead of more expensive “traditional rock and rubble.” (Times Colonist, November 4, 1986, p. B1) In December, an article describing the undermining of the Ross Bay concrete seawall after winter storms, stated the cost of a long breakwater from Ogden Point past Ross Bay was estimated to be $9 million. The idea of using tires for a long submerged breakwater was still being considered (Times Colonist, December 2, 1986, p. B 1)

In November, 1987, several short breakwaters were approved instead. The first would be at the foot of Cook Street about 100 metres offshore. Each reef was expected to cost $100,000. It was to be visible only at low tide. The velocity of the winter waves was expected to be reduced, slowing the erosion. (Times Colonist, November 20, 1987, B 1)'


So, anybody know what's down there?

- ChillyWaters

 

[GlazierB]

'In November, city engineer John Sansom suggested using truck and automobile tires to build a reef instead of more expensive “traditional rock and rubble.” (Times Colonist, November 4, 1986, p. B1) In December, an article describing the undermining of the Ross Bay concrete seawall after winter storms, stated the cost of a long breakwater from Ogden Point past Ross Bay was estimated to be $9 million. The idea of using tires for a long submerged breakwater was still being considered (Times Colonist, December 2, 1986, p. B 1)

In November, 1987, several short breakwaters were approved instead. The first would be at the foot of Cook Street about 100 metres offshore. Each reef was expected to cost $100,000. It was to be visible only at low tide. The velocity of the winter waves was expected to be reduced, slowing the erosion. (Times Colonist, November 20, 1987, B 1)'


So, anybody know what's down there?

- ChillyWaters

No but I am willing to find out

 

[ChillyWaters]

No but I am willing to find out

And I would join you, but I'm about heading off to Thailand very soon. 2 months of exploring, and we're hoping to get a few days of diving in there too.

- ChillyWaters