Dredging
The Netherlands: WSHD Seeks Contractor for Waterways Dredging Works
Waterschap Hollandse Delta (WSHD), a Dutch regional water authority covering the south of Zuid Holland, is seeking a contractor to conduct waterways dredging works. The framework agreement in the Ridderkerk area is for the rural dredging of navigational waterways. The tender is divided into lots and
Dam Break Modelling Conducted in New Plymouth City
New Plymouth District Council has modelled the flooding that would occur if any of the city’s three flood detention dams were to fail while full of water. The chance of this happening is remote, however the modelling is required as part of the Government’s dam safety regulations. “Basically we’re re
Geosyntec Wins ASCE Award for Brawley Solid Waste Site and River Stabilization
Geosyntec Consultants has earned a 2014 Award of Excellence from the San Diego Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for the Brawley Solid Waste Site Final Closure and New River Stabilization project in California. The project team received the distinction at the ASCE’s 2014 Civi
USA: Funds Announced to Reduce Pollution in St. Lucie River
The State of Florida and St. Lucie County together have committed more than $1 million to stormwater system improvement projects that will help reduce nutrient pollution reaching the St. Lucie River. Specific projects include upgrades to the existing stormwater conveyance system and the construction
Dredging Continues in Port of Wells, UK
For the week commencing 9th June 2014, the Port of Wells dredging scheme will resume in the main channel. The port’s dredger “Kari Hege” will be engaged in dredging operations in the main channel north of number 4 buoy, between buoys 4 and 2. All material dredged from these areas will be placed on t
EPA Seeks Input on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Housatonic River “Rest of River” Project
EPA has completed a proposed Cleanup Plan to remove PCB contamination from the “Rest of River” portion of the Housatonic River, and the Agency is seeking public input on the proposal. The proposed cleanup plan was developed after extensive consultation with Massachusetts Departments of Environmental
HR Wallingford’s Ian Townend Named Honorary Professor at NHRI in China
Ian Townend, director of research at HR Wallingford, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at Nanjing Hydraulics Research Institute in China. Nanjing Hydraulics Research Institute (NHRI) is a leading hydraulics research institute in China reporting to the Ministry of Water Resources and the Mi
Chinese Ships Spotted in Disputed Reefs in Spratlys Island
Philippine President Benigno Aquino announced that Chinese ships have been spotted in disputed reefs in the Spratlys island chain. China has deployed ships that are similar to the ones used to reclaim land in Johnson South Reef. The vessels were spotted around Gavin and Cuarteron Reefs, The Straits
USA: Fayette County to Conduct Dredging of Lake Peachtree
Fayette County officials plan to conduct dredging of the Lake Peachtree. The dredging is necessary to remove silt and muck that has accumulated over the years on the lake’s bottom, The Citizen informed. According to Fayette County Administrator Steve Rapson, the County’s consulting engineering firm
Northern Construction Awarded Aurora Harbor Project
Oregon-based Northern Construction Service has secured a contract to reconstruct half of Aurora Harbor, Juneau Empire reports. The Assembly and the Docks and Harbors board made this decision for the $9.6 million project. The scope of work includes securing new A, B, C and D floats, rebuilding approa
Picture of the Day: Siesta Key Beach Renourishment
This major beach renourishment project consisted of restoring two miles of beach. Beach restoration involves pumping dredged sand from the ocean floor back onto the beach, restoring it to a healthy state. The Siesta Key project will provide critical protection to homes and businesses along the Saras
Plans for Clam Pass Dredging Project Move Ahead
The Pelican Bay Services Division of Collier County decided to endorse the Clam Pass dredging project. The commissioners will choose engineering firms to obtain state and federal permits to begin the project. Clam Pass needed repeated dredging because not enough sand has been taken out during the fi
Thailand: BMA Dredges Sewer Pipes to Improve Drainage Capacity
As the rainy season is due to begin in early June, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is prepared to dredge sewer pipes in the capital in a bid to improve drainage capacity. The BMA said the focus would be on Chaeng Wattana Road where flooding has been reported throughout all rainy season
USA: Buffalo County Dredging Project Temporarily Halted
Concerns over permits of placing Mississippi River dredging on two Buffalo County properties have halted the project. According to Buffalo County’s Land Resources Zoning Committee, the project is required to obtain conditional-use permits as well as public hearings. The permit that was given to the