Dredging
Algeria: Oran Port Breakwater Project Moves Ahead
On December 24, the first riprap of Oran Port Offshore Breakwater Reinforcement Project Phase I in Algeria was wrapped up. The first section of the Oran breakwater development program was jointly completed by CHEC and the consortium composed of local companies. This phase included an aggregated rock
Angola: Lobito Port Expansion Project Completed
On the morning of December 11, the turning-over ceremony of Lobito Port Expansion Project in Angola was held at Lobito Port Authority. Ana Paz De Jesus Neto, Chairman of Board of Directors of the project client Lobito Port Authority, representative of consulting engineer – supervision company A1V2 a
Jizan Dredging Project Begins (Saudi Arabia)
The Jizan dredging and land reclamation program has officially commenced. The contract for this USD 390 million project was signed on September 26, 2013. Together with CCCC Tianjin Dredging Co., Ltd., CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. and other units, CHEC completed series of pre-construction
ACP Reaffirms Its Support to Panama Canal Administration
The Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has reaffirmed its full support to the Panama Canal Administration in the management of the contract for the construction of the Third Set of Locks. In a press release issued yesterday, signed by the Chairman Roberto Roy, the Board of Direct
USA: EPA Introduces Bristol Bay Assessment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Bristol Bay Assessment describing potential impacts to salmon and ecological resources from proposed large-scale copper and gold mining in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The report, titled “An Assessment of Potential Mining Impacts on Salmon Ecosyste
DEC Issues Draft General Permit for Bulkhead Removal (USA)
Permitting for bulkhead replacement and repair on portions of Long Island’s south shore will be streamlined under a draft permit released yesterday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced. “In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, DEC issued an emerg
USA: Baton Rouge to Host HYPACK® DREDGEPACK Training
On February 4 & 5, HYPACK®, Inc. will hold a two-day HYPACK® DREDGEPACK Training at The Holiday Inn in Baton Rouge, LA. This training will concentrate on the basics of dredging using DREDGEPACK® Software applications for various dredge types. This two day course will provide instruction in the volum
LSRPA Gets New Board Member (USA)
Scott Drew, L.S.R.P., a senior environmental scientist and an Associate of Geosyntec Consultants based in New Jersey, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA). This professional organization of more than 500 members incor
USA: Prospect Beach Restoration Project Set for February
Construction of a beach repair and restoration project at Prospect Beach in West Haven, Conn., will be completed under the terms of a $3,789,680.00 contract recently awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. Work will be accomplished by DCM Architecture & Engineering, LCC, o
Blackbird Bends Dredging About to Begin (UK)
Trees will be cleared, streams dredged and water redirected this month in work to prevent frequent flooding of the A38 near Wellington. Somerset County Council will tackle some of the problems causing rainwater to sit on the road at Blackbird Bends with work starting this week. Cabinet Member for Hi
Agency Releases Deerfield River Basin Water Quality Management Plan (USA)
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has announced the release of the draft Deerfield River and Lower Connecticut River Basin (Basins 12 – 13) Water Quality Management Tactical Basin Plan for public comment. This plan reflects years of preparation within the region to evaluate the health of the b
UK: Royal Bath & West Society to Raise Money for Dredging
The Royal Bath and West of England Society announced they would start a Somerset Levels Relief Fund in September 2013. Since then the Society has brought together the various bodies and agencies involved, including farmers, the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, Somerset County Council, t
VIDEO: Scott Pledges Historic Level of Funding for Transportation Improvements
Florida Governor Rick Scott joined Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad and JAXPORT CEO Brian Taylor yesterday at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. The governor announced his plans for a historic $8.8 billion Department of Transportation
USA: Illinois Delegation Urges Corps to Fix Metro East Levee
Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation urged the Army Corps of Engineers to use a portion of the approximately $200 million in funding appropriated for construction of high priority projects as part of the Omnibus Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2014 to fix the portions of the Wood Riv