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  • USA: Army Corps Completes Sand Island Restoration Project

    2 December 2011

    Sand Island, a spit of land that been missing from the horizon off Fort Morgan for generations, reappeared last month after the Mobile …   By Gabriel Tynes (baldwincountynow) [mappress] Source: baldwincountynow, December 2, 2011;

  • USA: Controversy Continues in Fenwick Island Beach Replenishment Project

    3 August 2011

    Controversy continues in Fenwick Island, all over a dredging and beach replenishment project, at the height of tourist season.   (wmdt) [mappress] Source: wmdt, August 3, 2011

  • Canada: Government to Inject Cash Into Major North Island Projects

    2 September 2011

    The feds are about to inject some cash into a pair of major North Island projects…   (bclocalnews) [mappress] Source: bclocalnews, September 2, 2011;

  • USA: Dredger Liberty Island to Return to Work in Mid-July

    1 July 2011
    Vessels

    One of the two dredges that have been pumping sand onto Nags Head beaches since May has been sent to Norfolk for engine repairs, according… By Erin James (hamptonroads) [mappress] Source: hamptonroads, July 1, 2011;

  • Dead Neck/Sampson’s Island Restoration Plan Unveiled (USA)

    9 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    Mass Audubon and Three Bays Prerservation, respected conservation organizations and co-owners of Dead Neck/Sampson’s Island, have submitted plans designed to ensure the long-term survival of the eroding barrier island off the coast of Cotuit and Osterville. The project proposes a beach and bird habitat restoration program of periodically dredging sand from the westernmost tip of […]

  • Corps Unveils Fire Island Inlet Dredging Plan (USA)

    28 January 2013

    The New York District Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform emergency maintenance dredging and beach nourishment for the Fire Island Inlet and Shore Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation project. The work consists of dredging of the Federal Navigation channel and deposition basin at Fire Island Inlet Federal Navigation […]

  • Singapore: Jurong Island Reclamation Works Set for March 15

    8 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the reclamation of Jurong Island (Phase 4) and construction of jetty off Temasek Fairway will take place from 15 March to 14 August 2013. The reclamation works will involve cutter suction dredgers, trailer suction […]

  • Virgin Islands Legislature OKs St. Thomas Dredging Plan

    24 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Legislature of the Virgin Islands, during a special session held on July 21st, approved a Coastal Zone Management permit to dredge off the St. Thomas for larger cruise ships and legislation allowing the Virgin Islands Port Authority refinance bonds to save interest and fund the port improvements. Bill No. 30-0443, sponsored by the Senate President […]

  • Senators Back Up Long Island Sound Restoration (USA)

    7 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Richard Blumenthal, and Chris Murphy yesterday announced a key Senate committee’s passage of legislation to bring federal dollars to support the restoration of Long Island Sound. The Long Island Sound Stewardship Act that Senators Gillibrand, Schumer, Blumenthal and Murphy introduced last year passed out of the Senate Environment […]

  • Corps Introduces DSEIS on MsCIP Barrier Island Restoration (USA)

    25 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has released the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program Comprehensive Barrier Islands Restoration Project, Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties, Mississippi for public review and comment. The DSEIS is a supplement to the MsCIP Comprehensive Plan and Integrated Programmatic EIS, prepared in […]

  • USA: Plaquemines Parish Unveils Plan to Rebuild Cat Island

    23 May 2012

    Plaquemines Parish plans to build a $1.5 million, 40-acre circular barrier island to protect and help rebuild Cat Island, according to nola.com. P.J. Hahn, Parish Coastal Director, said Tuesday that the Dredging Supply Company of Reserve is expected to help with sediment dredging. Hahn said the state gave Plaquemines Parish $1.2 million for the barrier […]

  • USA: Peters Concrete Bags Renard Island Dredging Deal

    1 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a contract for covering Renard Island, an inactive dredged material placement site located in Green Bay, Wis. The $1,909,300 contract was awarded to Peters Concrete Co., Green Bay, Wis. The firm will remove about 250,000 yards of clean sediment from the Bayport Confined Disposal Facility, CDF, […]

  • Island Community to Benefit from Extension of Sand Mining (Australia)

    17 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Locals and visitors to North Stradbroke Island will benefit from a stronger “Straddie” following the introduction into the Queensland Parliament today of the North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability Amendment Bill 2013. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said the legislation provided for sand mining to continue on the island until 2035 to […]

  • USA: Corps Introduces Brazos Island Harbor Dredging Plan

    24 October 2013

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has introduced a plan for the Brazos Island Harbor dredging program. During this cleanup program, located in Cameron County, Texas, approximately 400,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the mentioned area. The dredged material should be placed at the Beach Placement Areas DMPA NO. 1 […]

  • USA: Corps to Invite Bidders for Renard Island CDF Project

    4 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, plans to invite bidders for the final closure of the Renard Island Confined Disposal Facility (CDF), located in Green Bay, WI. This development program includes excavation, hauling, and placement of approximately 260,000 cubic yards of sediment. Dredged material will be hauled from Cell 7 of the Bayport […]

  • Zeldin Appointed Co-Chair of Long Island Sound Caucus

    27 January 2017
    Business & Finance

    Congressman Lee Zeldin has been appointed co-chair of the Congressional Long Island Sound Caucus in the House of Representatives, which he served on during the 114th Congress. The First Congressional District of New York contains over 55 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline, and in the 114th Congress Congressman Zeldin was the lead Republican sponsor […]

  • Dutra Completes Emergency Repair Work on Tyler Island Levee

    20 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    Dutra Group of San Rafael (CA) has completed emergency repairs to the Tyler Island levee in South Sacramento County. For the last couple of days, the company was working around the clock to patch the breech and rebuild and strengthen the levee. The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Service on Monday, February 13, 2017, advised the residents of […]

  • Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment Continues to Make Progress

    2 August 2016
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The Town of Hilton Head Island beach renourishment project continues to make progress with the area between Painted Bunting Road and Bald Eagle Road currently being restricted for beach construction. The town and its contractor, Weeks Marine Inc., began this $20.7 million beach renourishment project in late June 2016. So far, around 700,000 cubic yards of sand […]

  • Corps of Engineers Completes DMMP and PEIS for Long Island Sound

    12 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a Final Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Long Island Sound.  The DMMP was requested by the Governors of Connecticut and New York, in their letter of February 8, 2005 to the Chief of Engineers. The need for a DMMP […]

  • EPA Extends Comment Period for Long Island Sound Plan

    23 June 2016
    Business & Finance

    EPA is extending the public comment period on the proposal to designate a dredged material disposal site to serve the eastern Long Island Sound region. The Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site (ELDS) would be located offshore from New London, Connecticut, and would be available for the disposal of dredged material from harbors and navigation […]

  • EPA Releases Final Rule on Long Island Disposal Sites

    8 July 2016
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Final Rule establishing new restrictions on the use of the Central and Western Long Island Sound Dredged Material Disposal Sites. The Final Rule amends the 2005 site designation rule with new restrictions on the use of the two sites to help meet the goal of reducing […]

  • Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet Project Makes Progress

    6 September 2019
    Business & Finance

    The Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (FIMI) continues making progress, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District said in its latest project update.  “Some 2.3 million cubic yards of sand is being pumped onto the beach, a dune is taking shape, and walkways for public access are […]

  • Ross Island Sand Wins Sacramento and Stockton Dredging Contract

    2 July 2019
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co., Portland, Oregon, has won an $8.7 million contract for annual maintenance dredging of the Sacramento and Stockton Deep Water Ship Channels. According to the Department of Defense, the dredging will take place in Sacramento and Stockton, California, with an estimated completion date of January 15, 2020. The work consists […]

  • TX Coastal Conservation Association Supports Dagger Island Project

    9 July 2019
    Business & Finance

    Coastal Conservation Association Texas and the Building Conservation Trust have committed $250,000 to support efforts by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Ducks Unlimited (DU) to restore Dagger Island and protect important seagrass beds in Redfish Bay, Texas. Commenting the latest news, DU Director of Development Matt Bunn, said: “Partners like CCA and BCT […]

  • Work Begins on the Next Stage of North Portsea Island Scheme

    27 November 2019
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The next stage of the North Portsea Island Coastal Defense scheme is now underway, according to the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership (ESCP). As reported, work on the first stage, Kendall’s Wharf, began on 25th November 2019 and will continue until Spring 2020. This will include the construction of an earth embankment and wall, as well […]