Dredging
USA: Senator Calls for Oregon Inlet Dredging
U.S. Senator Kay Hagan is requesting a meeting between the top official at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Dare County Board of Commissioners to discuss critical infrastructure investments in the Oregon Inlet. Hagan sent a letter to Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Wor
Sunrise Canal Dredging Project Completed (USA)
The Tarpon Springs-based company, Florida Dredge and Dock, last week wrapped up the Sunrise Canal dredging program on schedule and budget. The company completed dredging in six working days, said City Engineer Jim Bouquet. This $150,000 dredging scheme, located in a residential portion of New Town o
China: CCCC First Harbor Wins Dagukou Terminal Contract
CCCC First Harbor Engineering Co. Ltd. will build a new liquid chemical terminal in the Dagukou Zone of Tianjin Port. This project will involve construction of a 50,000t liquid chemical berth, including works such as bank slope excavation, main hydraulic works, bank-connecting structure, land works
Peru Hosts “The Amazon Waterway” Event
The Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversión), in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), recently held the information event on “The Amazon Waterway”, a project intended to improve the navigability conditions in the Peruvian Amazon river waterway system. The pr
The Philippines: New Dredger Arrives in Dagupan City
Dredging of shallow rivers in Dagupan City will now proceed following the arrival of a state-of-the-art brand new dredging machine from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on May 2. Mayor Belen T. Fernandez met with officials from the Bureau of Equipment of the DPWH led by Acting Dire
Commissioners Ask President Obama for Assistance at Oregon Inlet
It was only last week that water depths at Oregon Inlet, a Federal channel authorized at 14 feet, declined to less than four feet in some areas, prohibiting recreational and commercial vessels from accessing the Atlantic Ocean. Favorable winds have improved conditions this week and emergency dredgin
The Philippines: Another Step Forward for Agusan River Dredging Plan
The much talked-about plans of performing a dredging activity in the Agusan River may possibly push through after all members of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau arrived in Butuan City to conduct necessary preparations. This information was personally disclosed by the City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante,
Hillsboro Canal Dredging Scheme Moves Ahead (USA)
To ensure continued flood protection for South Florida’s communities, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) last month approved a construction contract for the next phase of repair work on the Hillsboro Canal, located along the Broward–Palm Beach county line. “The Hillsboro Canal is on
VIDEO: Cooper River Rediversion Project (USA)
The Cooper River Rediversion Project is integral to the success of Charleston is many ways, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District. The rediversion minimizes sedimentation rates into Charleston Harbor, saving $14-18 million per year in dredging costs. The St. Stephen Powe
USA: Matagorda Ship Channel Requires Dredging
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, the Matagorda Ship Channel dredging program will be underway soon. The solicitation for this cleanup project will be issued on or about 27 June, and the response date is 29 July 2014. The work will involve removal of approximately 2
Dan River Dredging About to Start (USA)
The City of Danville will shift the hours of operation at its water treatment plant when Duke Energy’s contractor begins removing the coal ash deposit found in the Dan River near the Schoolfield Dam. Duke Energy said on Friday that crews are completing site preparation. Dredging could begin later th
NWS Earle Dredging Plan Presented (USA)
Approximately 2.1 million cubic yards of material will be removed from the Naval Weapon Station (NWS) Earle area under the Naval Facilities Engineering Command’s plan. This cleanup scheme, located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, is estimated to cost between $25 mln and $100 mln. The project consists of d
Picture of the Day: Replenishment Work at Monmouth Beach (USA)
A slurry of sand and water is pumped from a nearby dredge onto Monmouth Beach, where it is moved into place by a bulldozer during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ beach renourishment work in Monmouth Beach, N.J. This work at Monmouth Beach is part of the Sea Bright to Monmouth Beach contract, which
USA: Louisiana Celebrates Success in Coastal Restoration
On April 30, 2014, the Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force held a dedication ceremony at ConocoPhillips in Houma, Louisiana. The ceremony celebrated the CWPPRA’s continued commitment to coastal restoration. CWPPRA has been the backbone of coastal restoration