Dredging
France: SDI/DI/EMCC Wins Rouen Port Dredging Contract
Groupement SDI/DI/EMCC has been awarded a contract for the Port of Rouen dredging program. This development project will include dredging works and rock excavation in the navigation channel of the Port of Rouen and the deposition of dredged material at the piling site to assist in creation of founda
USA: Isakson Issues Statement on Omnibus Bill Passage
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., yesterday made the following statement following the Senate passage of H.R.3647, the omnibus appropriations legislation. The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 72 to 26. “I voted for the omnibus appropriations bill today because it contained several key provisi
New Zealand: Ōpōtiki Harbour Redevelopment Project Continues
While it has been a quiet few months on the surface for Ōpōtiki’s Harbour redevelopment project, work continues on a number of key workstreams in the development of this large-scale infrastructure project. Ōpōtiki Harbour redevelopment project is a project to build twin groynes and associated works,
Greece: Alexandroupolis Port Dredging Contract Awarded
The Consortium “Ch.D. Constantinides SA – SA ETETH” has won the Alexandroupolis Port dredging contract. This nearly EUR 20 mln deal will include the completion of dredging on the outer (eastern) basin of the Port of Alexandroupolis and dredging work on the port approaching channel. The Port of Alexa
The Netherlands: IJmuiden Dredging Plan Unveiled
Rijkswaterstaat Programma’s Projecten en Onderhoud has announced the details about the IJmuiden dredging plans. This development program will include maintenance dredging of the access channels and approach areas in the North Sea and in the outer harbour of IJmuiden. The Rijkswaterstaat’s dredging p
Canada: Officials Announce Ladner Channel Dredging Update
On December 17, 2012, a $10 million joint commitment by Port Metro Vancouver, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Corporation of Delta and the City of Richmond was announced to undertake local channel dredging around Ladner and Steveston.
USA: Senator Sounds Alarm on Coastal Erosion Issue
Senator Lisa Murkowski sent a letter to President Obama, calling out his administration for its contradictory messages on rising sea levels, after visiting with Shishmaref residents earlier this week who were sounding the alarm on Capitol Hill about the dire coastal erosion they face. The Shishmaref
Omnibus Bill Includes Funding for SC Harbor Projects (USA)
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Omnibus appropriations bill, which includes critical funding to move forward the Port of Charleston’s deepening project and opportunities for maintenance funding for the Port of Georgetown. The bill passed 359-67 with support from S.C. Congressmen Joe Wil
Study Recommends New Cedar Creek Floodplain Structure (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on its draft feasibility study and environmental assessment of ecosystem restoration projects in the Cedar Creek watershed in the vicinity of Springfield, Ore. Co-sponsored by the City of Springfield and Lane County, the Springfield Metropo
USA: EPA to Hold Meeting on Toledo Harbor Dredging
Ohio EPA will hold a public information session and hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, to accept comments on a proposal for the annual dredging of the Toledo Harbor federal navigational channel. The meeting will take place at Toledo City Council Chambers, One Government Center, 640 Ja
USA: Southwest Ohio to Get New Marina
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has requested the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily lower the level of Caesar Creek Lake in Warren County by 10 feet to allow for an archaeological study to be conducted as part of the planned marina construction project. This archaeological stu
QRC: GBR Ecosystems Show Declining Condition Trends (Australia)
Queensland’s peak resources sector body said it remains confident that the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority will continue to base its decision-making on the best available science. Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche said today that as a result of an expensive but tran
County Provides Update on Beach Erosion Control Program (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is passing the halfway mark on Broward County Beach Erosion Control Project construction. Approximately 80,000 cubic-yards of beach quality sand now lies on 3.5 miles of shoreline between the Hillsboro Inlet and Washingtonia Avenue. The sand p
USA: Corps Invites Comments on Flagler County Shoreline Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, invited the public to review and comment on the Flagler County, Fla., Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Draft Integrated Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment. The open comment period is starting today, Jan. 17, and ends Fe