Dredging
The Philippines: Cebu City Asks for Dredging Projects Status
The Cebu City Government has asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7 on the status of some P1.15 billion worth of projects that it was supposed to have implemented last year. Engr. Oscar Abordo, Cebu City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) project evaluation officer, said some
Finland: Rauma Harbour Development to Include Dredging
Rauman Kaupunki / Satamaliikelaitos has announced a tender for the Rauma Harbour construction work. This development program will consist of dredging of approximately 170,000m3 of clay and silt, backfilling, crane rail foundation construction and quay container crane rails installation. The contract
Russia: Rosmorport Invites Bids for Azov-Don Sea Canal Dredging
Azov Basin Branch of FSUE Rosmorport has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Azov-Don Sea Canal maintenance dredging program. The initial price of this deepening project is RUB 47,384,990 (around USD 1,3 mln). The source of financing will be internal funds, according to portnews.ru. The d
USA: Terrebonne Parish Dredging Plan Presented
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has unveiled a plan for the Terrebonne Parish dredging project. This cleanup program, located in Louisiana, will consist of maintenance dredging and disposal of shoal material from the Houma Navigation Canal, Terrebonne Bay and Cat Island Pass.
USA: Corps to Host Discussion on North and Sturgeon Lakes Improvement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house in Red Wing, Minn., March 6, to discuss ways of improving habitat in and around North and Sturgeon lakes. The open house will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Red Wing Public Library Community Room., located at [&h
UK: Somerset Levels Dredging to Start as Soon as Possible
Dredging of the Somerset Levels will begin next month as soon as it is safe and practical to do so, the Environment Agency (EA) announced yesterday. The Environment Agency is formally advertising the works in preparation for work to start. Dredging will take place on eight kilometres of river channe
Australia: Geelong Dredging Works to Improve Capacity of Shipping Lanes
Officials announced that the Port of Geelong dredging contract, worth $6 million, has been awarded to New Zealand-based Heron Construction Company. The contract has been awarded for the multi-million dollar channel-widening work in Corio Bay as part of an ongoing push to improve safety, capacity and
Port of Wells: Dredging to Begin Next Week (UK)
The Port of Wells has announced that the main channel dredging project is scheduled to commence on 24th February 2014. 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 b
WEDA 34/TAMU 45 Conference Takes Place in Canada
The Western Dredging Association’s Annual Western Hemisphere Dredging Conference (WEDA 34/TAMU 45) will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada, on June 15-18, 2014. The officials are currently finalizing the details of what will be a strong technical program with a variety of
UK: Official Welcomes Foreign Investment in London Gateway
The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Fiona Woolf, welcomed the foreign direct investment by Dubai’s DP World into London Gateway, while visiting the recently opened deep-sea container port and Europe’s largest logistics park. During her visit, the Lord Mayor, climbed one of the world’s largest quay
USA: Pioneer Dredge to Exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Pioneer Dredge, a U.S. manufacturer of Hydraulic Cutter Head Dredges, has announced that it will exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, at Booth #7900 in the PLATINUM LOT. “Our affiliate, Pioneer Equipment, specializing in earthmoving, paving and crushing equipment, will also be present,” they stated. CON
Australia: Heron Completes Caltex Dredging Program
On July 26 2012, Caltex announced that the Kurnell Refinery Facility would be converted into a major Import Terminal. In order to achieve this goal, major works on the Refinery site and at the Kurnell Crude and Products Wharf were scheduled to take place to allow for a greater import capacity of pro
Panama Canal New Locks Project Resumes
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) informed that Grupo Unidos por el Canal. S.A. (GUPC) resumed work on the new locks project. Works restarted yesterday, said Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano, and added: “The consortium has guaranteed that it will continue working, which was our main object
USA: GLDD Bags Lake Decatur Dredging Contract
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition and remediation services, announced the receipt of an $89 million contract with the City of Decatur (IL) to provide dredging services to