LUCERNE, Calif. — The long-awaited dredging project for Lucerne Harbor Park is about to begin.

The Lake County Public Services Department said the project will start on Monday, Nov. 4.

Beginning on that day, the boat launching ramp and portions of the parking lot at Lucerne Harbor Park will be closed for the harbor dredging work, Public Services reported.

Public Services said the anticipated reopening date is Monday, Nov. 25.

The Board of Supervisors gave final approval to the plans and specifications for the project at its June 11 meeting.

Then, at its Oct. 1 meeting, the supervisors awarded the dredging project to Marz Engineering of Ukiah.

Marz was one of two bidders, submitting a $211,700 bid. The board approved the contract in that amount.

The effort to get the dredging project complete started about five years ago, and it’s been slowed by regulatory issues.

Public Services Director Lars Ewing said the harbor hasn’t been dredged since its construction in 1965.

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