Dredging
USA: EPA Releases Cleanup Plan for Ellis Property Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed plan to clean up soil at the Ellis Property Superfund site in Evesham Township, New Jersey that is contaminated with tetrachloroethylene and other volatile organic compounds that are polluting ground water underlying the site. While
Walvis Bay Ready for Expansion (Namibia)
Construction of phase one of the new Southern African Development Community (SADC) Gateway Port at Walvis Bay will commence in 2014, reports namibiansun.com. The estimated costs of the rest of the phases are about N$30 billion. As the informante reports one of the main catalysts that spurred the fas
CEDA International Corporation Completes Acquisition of Quality Group (Canada)
CEDA International Corporation announces that effective July 10, 2013 it has successfully acquired Quality Group of Companies (“Quality Group”), which is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The acquisition of Quality Group will expand CEDA’s presence, relationships with key clients, as well as increa
China: Pingtan Demonstrates Compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Requirements
Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd., an integrated marine services company providing territorial sea fishing and dredging services in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), today announced that the Company received a letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) stating that it has con
Deltares Tests Second Generation Air-Bubble Curtain (The Netherlands)
Deltares is participating in a field test of an improved air-bubble curtain. The aim of these curtains is to restrict salinity intrusion. The pilot will be carried out near one of the Krammerjachtsluizen. Deltares is an independent, institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface an
Governor Approves USD 13 M in Harbor Grants (USA)
Governor Scott Walker approved grants totaling $12.9 million for eight harbor maintenance and improvements projects in Wisconsin. The funds will be used to dredge waterways in Manitowoc, Oconto, Racine and the town of Washington; and make repairs to dock facilities in Green Bay, Milwaukee and the to
Aarsleff Bags Port of Skagen Development Deal (Denmark)
Today, Per Aarsleff A/S has entered into a contract with Port of Skagen for an extension of the port facilities. The contract which has a value of DKK 226 million will be carried out during the coming 18 months and will be completed during the spring of 2015. The project will be carried out as [&hel
Boskalis Sells Stake in Archirodon (The Netherlands)
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. today successfully completed the sale of its 40% stake in Archirodon Group N.V. The possible sale had already been announced in November 2012 after Boskalis was approached by the party in question from the Middle East. The equity interest was partly sold to this party
Crown Beach Gets News Sand (USA)
With additional funding approved July 2 by the East Bay Regional Park District Board, 82,600 cubic yards of sand will be pumped onto Crown Memorial State Beach and Alameda Beach between September and November this year. The project will restore the beach and dune system to its 1987 footprint, at a c
Council OKs Hot Pond Dredging (USA)
Lebanon’s Hot Pond will soon be dredged and cleaned out after the Lebanon City Council approved funds, reports reporter.net. The Hot Pond Park is a 3.5-acre park named for a former cooling pond on the site. This site is located on the northeast corner of Noble Street and Pleasant Street. The City Co
Australia: Coffs Harbour Project to Include Dredging
Coffs Harbour City Council has made its Flood Mitigation Programme a priority. The Programme is forecast to cost $12m. The funds have been secured through a $6m loan and a special rate variation that will raise $6m. The construction of flood detention basins are a key part of the Programme. The $2.5
USACE Galveston District Commander Retires (USA)
Col. Christopher W. Sallese relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District to Col. Richard P. Pannell during a change of command ceremony today at the USACE Galveston District’s Jadwin Building in Galveston, Texas. USACE Southwestern Division Commander Brig. Gen. Thomas
Stone Harbor Beach Project Passes Halfway Mark (USA)
Stone Harbor’s massive reconstruction of its entire beachfront is more than 50 percent complete and could finish at the end of July. Borough officials received an update on the project during a meeting on Wednesday, July 10th in Stone Harbor involving the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the N
Corps Issues Solicitation to Remove Dredged Material near Wabasha (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, posted a contractor solicitation to the Federal Business Opportunities, or FBO, website to accept bids for the removal of dredged material from the Grand Encampment placement site in Buffalo County, Wis. The Corps needs to remove approximately 500