Dredging
Corps Funds Bodega Bay Dredging Studies (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has budgeted $500,000 to plan for the dredging of the federal channel at Bodega Bay. The funding will cover the studies and permits needed to perform future maintenance dredging. Securing funding is a competitive process, said Regional Parks Director Caryl Hart, and
USA: Valdez Port Area to Be Dredged Soon
Approximately 243,800 cubic yards of material will be dredged from the Valdez Port area soon, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District. Currently, USACE Alaska is conducting research prior to releasing a solicitation for Valdez Navigation Improvements. This development program
Van Oord Nabs EUR 500 M Land Reclamation Contract (Kuwait)
Van Oord has been awarded a land reclamation project in Kuwait. The client is the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and the contract value amounts to approximately EUR 500 million. The project involves the reclamation of land in a ‘sabkha area’ (a salt plain near the coast) for the constructi
Fox River Dredging Delayed (USA)
Fox River dredging program was scheduled to commence later this month, but because of the ice on the river, the project will be delayed for some time, reports wbay.com. James Hahnenberg, EPA Remedial Project Manager, said: “How much of a delay really depends on the weather over the next few weeks.”
Van Oord Delivers Strong 2013 Results
Van Oord had a better business result in 2013 than in 2012. The year closed with an almost equal turnover of EUR 1,641 million (2012: EUR 1,676 million). At EUR 130 million, the net profit was considerably higher than in 2012 (EUR 98 million), and the company’s order portfolio was similar to the pre
Australia: St Leonards Dredging to Provide Safer Boating Access
Parks Victoria yesterday commenced maintenance dredging at St Leonards Pier and harbour following natural sand build up, which has created a hazard for recreational and commercial boat operators. “The works form part of Parks Victoria’s ongoing dredging program to ensure the continuation of safe boa
USA: Oak Orchard Harbor Receives Funds for Dredging
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Oak Orchard Harbor will receive a large maintenance dredging this year, valued at $420,000 and funded through the Sandy Supplemental Appropriations bill. Schumer met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District Director LTC Beaudoin wh
USA: North and Sturgeon Lakes Projects to Involve Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house in Prescott, Wis., March 27, to discuss a study to improve habitat in and around North and Sturgeon lakes. The open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Prescott City Hall Council Chambers located at 800 [&h
Roma Levee Project Nears End (Australia)
A 5.2 kilometre-long earthen levee that could protect 500 homes and businesses in Roma from the devastation of another flood is nearing its completion. “Different locations need different infrastructure including levees, drainage upgrades, retention basins and back-flow devices that will make Queens
Australia: St George Ready to Withstand Next Flood
The completion of St George’s new levee system will provide a more certain future for its residents. Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said the town had suffered three major floods in the past five years. The 2.6 kilometre block wall and earthen embankment levee is designed
Congressman Announces USD 27 M for New Jersey Waterways Cleanup
Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the state of New Jersey will be receiving more than $27 million in federal funding to remove debris that accumulated in waterways along the New Jersey coastline as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the Federal
India: Visakhapatnam Port Dredging Completed
Dredging at the Visakhapatnam outer harbour has been completed in record time despite the immense complexity and volume of work, reports The Times of India. As a result of year-round harbour dredging, the harbour’s depth has been increased to 20 metres, and is now one of the deepest harbours in Indi
Port of Mahon Dredging Makes Progress (Spain)
The Port of Mahon dredging project officially commenced on 3rd March. According to portsdebalears.com, two dredgers will be used in this very important cleanup program. The dredger Von Rocks will deposit the mud brought up from the seabed onto two barges pulled by the tug boat Napia, which will then
USA: BOEM’s Meeting to Discuss Progress on Coastal Restoration
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is sponsoring a meeting of the Central Atlantic Sand Management Working Group in Wilmington, North Carolina, on March 31 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. to discuss changes and progress regarding coastal restoration efforts. BOEM will host a webinar for those unable t