Dredging
Port Monmouth Flood Control Project Kicks Off (USA)
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Colonel Paul Owen, Commander of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced that work will begin on the first phase of the Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project. This $17.7 million project will reduce the risks
USACE: Manhattan Levee Study Open for Review (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has studied flood risk management and reliability improvements for the existing levee unit at Manhattan, Kansas, and is seeking review and public comment on the information presented within the Draft Feasibility Report. The study was conducted
USA: DEP Sponsors Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Class
The City of Brooksville is hosting a free Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Class sponsored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection today and tomorrow. The goal of the program is to protect Florida’s waters by encouraging the proper design, construction and maint
Dragflow Unveils New Range of Electric Pumps (Italy)
The new family of electric pumps EL 100 is bringing a great success to Dragflow, a world player in solid pumping solutions with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing heavy duty pumps and complete dredging equipment. In the last months Dragflow launched on the market a family of five pumps in
Officials to Discuss Proposed Cranberry Bend Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will hold an open house public meeting for the proposed project at Cranberry Bend on Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Waverly City Hall, 111 East Kelling Ave., Waverly, Mo. The Corps will provide information on the background and propos
CRP: Start of Marine Consent Submission Process (New Zealand)
Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (CRP) said that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has now publicly notified CRP’s marine consent application to mine phosphate nodules from the Chatham Rise in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The public notification in major daily newspapers means the
USA: Borough of Avalon to Present Dredging Project Details on June 21
The Borough of Avalon has scheduled a community meeting on Saturday, June 21, to discuss an upcoming multi-year dredging project in the community. The meeting will be held at the Avalon Elementary School gymnasium starting at 11:00am. “This is the largest infrastructure project t
Hatteras Inlet Ferry to Remain on Alternate Route (USA)
Despite the best dredging efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NCDOT’s Ferry Division said that the traditional ferry channel in Hatteras Inlet is still not safe enough to use, and that ferries between Hatteras Inlet and Ocracoke will continue to operate on the longer “alternate” route. “We
Top News – June 9 to 15, 2014
Van Oord Strengthens Its Position in UK Van Oord, a leading international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects, has reached an agreement in principle on the acquisition of UK specialist marine civil contractor J.T. Mackley & Co Ltd. UK: Person Missing after
Italdraghe Equipment Shows Great Results in North East Italy
Italdraghe is currently working with an Italian dredging company on a beach replenishment project at the mouth of the Tagliamento River in north east Italy. All the equipment for the job, including a BDC 250 dredging head (fitted on a Fiat Kobelco excavator) and an SF BDC 150 cutter suction dredger,
DSC Dredge Barracuda Class – Two Dredges In One
The DSC Dredge Barracuda Class dredge features a swinging-ladder design and is easily transportable, making it ideal for navigational, recreational or restorative projects such as waterway maintenance and lake revitalization. Offering the option of two front-swing winches, the Barracuda Class is a t
Coffs Harbour Dredging Begins (Australia)
Boaters are advised to keep clear of a sand dredging operation at the inner harbour entrance at Coffs Harbour until August 30, 2014. The work will involve removal of up to 40,000 cubic metres of sand from the entry to the inner harbour area. The barge and support vessels will display appropriate nav
Toronto to Host “Expanding The Dredging World” Conference (Canada)
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) and Texas A & M University will host its Annual Western Hemisphere Dredging Conference (WEDA 34/TAMU 45) from June 15-18, 2014, in Toronto, Canada. The theme of this conference is “Expanding The Dredging World” and will focus on the historical, structural and
Carnarvon Flood Mitigation Works Completed (Australia)
Carnarvon’s vital horticultural industry is now better protected from major flood damage with the completion of a $60 million flood mitigation project. The Gascoyne’s valuable horticultural district and wider community suffered $90 million damage when the largest flooding event in the region’s histo