Dredging
IADC: Port Expansion Through Land Reclamation
“When you sail into Rotterdam’s Europort and see the new Maasvlakte 2, enter the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone Project (KPIZ) in Abu Dhabi or visit Hong Kong’s container terminals, it’s hard to imagine that these areas were once simply wide expanses of water,” stated René Kolman, secretary genera
UK: Brunswick Wharf Plan Moves Ahead
At a meeting on Monday 17th June Torridge District Council decided to proceed with developing the Brunswick Wharf area of East-the-Water in Bideford. After an exhaustive process of consultation, then receiving and evaluating tenders for the project, Members have decided on the preferred developer, O
Nigeria: Government Adopts Flood Protection Measures
The Benue Government on Sunday said it had adopted measures against mitigating the effects of flooding in the state. The Director of Environment, Mr Daniel Iorshagher said that the state had adopted palliative measures of clearing all drains across the state to allow easy flow of storm water. Iorsha
UK: Formal Consultation on Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Set for July
The proposed £650 million tidal lagoon has taken another step forward with the announcement that formal consultation will begin on Thursday 4 July 2013 with a series of public exhibitions throughout Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. With the £2million community share offer open until 15 July, Tidal Lag
VIDEO: Cape Lambert Port Expansion (Australia)
Cape Lambert is a port facility operated by Rio Tinto Iron Ore in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is located 40 kilometres north of Karratha. Cape Lambert is one of the sea ports for exporting iron ore from Rio Tinto’s mining operations in the Pilbara. This time lapse film shows the Cape
USA: Corps Presents Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, has introduced a plan for the Lynnhaven Inlet federal navigation channel dredging program. This deepening work consists of maintenance dredging to required depths of 8,9, and 10 feet MLLW with 2 foot of allowable overdepth. The project involves rem
Czech Republic: Vars Brno Undertakes River Elbe Surveys
Vars Brno a.s. from the Czech Republic recently carried out surveys in cooperation with state enterprise Povodí Labe on the River Elbe, or the River Labe as it is called in the Czech language. The main aim of the project was to provide data for vessel skippers to assist with navigation planning and
UK: Blyth Harbour Dredging Starts Next Week
The Blyth Harbour dredging program is scheduled for Saturday, 22nd June. This deepening project will continue for a period of approximately 5 days. Dredging will begin in the Harbour entrance area and within the navigable channels between the breakwaters at Blyth Harbour. The works will be undertake
Sheboygan Dredging: EPA Announces “Cleanup Complete” (USA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the completion of all dredging and habitat restoration projects required to remove the Sheboygan River “Area of Concern” from a list of toxic hot spots identified in the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. “Thanks to the Great Lakes Restoratio
Meeting on Carmichael Levee Work Scheduled for June 20 (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is inviting the public to an outreach meeting to discuss upcoming American River levee work near the William B. Pond recreation area in Carmichael, Calif. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, at American River Parkway Foundation Office,
USA: Public Meeting Set for Levee Work in North Sacramento
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is inviting the public to an outreach meeting to discuss upcoming American River levee work in north Sacramento, near the Natomas East Main Drainage Canal. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, at American River Flood Control District offi
USA: Sutter Basin Pilot Feasibility Study Available for Public Review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released the draft feasibility report and environmental impact report/supplemental environmental impact statement for the Sutter Basin Pilot Feasibility Study for public review, officially opening the 45-day public comment period. The feasibility
Army Corps: Long Tom Watershed Council Receives Service Awards (USA)
The Long Tom Watershed Council has received the Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award for its dedication to improving water quality and reviving fish and wildlife habitat while being mindful of channel maintenance and flooding concerns. In addition, former LTWC board member and a
Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Returns to Original Route (USA)
The NCDOT Ferry Division’s Hatteras-Ocracoke route returned to its original route with the start of service on Sunday morning. The move is the result of collaboration between the Ferry Division, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Corps of Engineers, which is responsible f