Dredging
USA: Ecology Starts Review of Gig Harbor Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Gig Harbor’s recently updated shoreline master program. The proposed shoreline master program combines local plans for future development and preservation with new development ordinances and related permitting requirements.
Scott Highlights USD 26 Million Investment in Port of Palm Beach (USA)
Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott visited the Port of Palm Beach where he highlighted $26 million of state and local investments in the port development program. The $20.4 million state investment was matched with $6.3 million locally to add freight capacity. Governor Scott also highlighted the relatio
USA: Committee Approves Levin Bill to Improve Harbor Funding
Language authored by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., to improve funding for maintenance of the nation’s harbors was included this week in a water resources bill approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The text of the Harbor Maintenance Act, which Levin introduced earlier this year,
USA: Dredger “B. E. Lindholm” Completes Thimble Shoals Dredging
Hazardous shoaling in the Thimble Shoals federal navigation channel launched action between local and federal agencies as they raced to reopen a closed navigation lane. The Virginia Pilots Association alerted the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, of the hazard on March 13, and within h
USA: Christie Administration to Create Artificial Reef
The Christie Administration has developed a compromise between recreational and commercial fishing interests regarding access to artificial reefs off the coast of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner (DEP) Bob Martin announced today. The plan will allow commercial interest
Canada: Illecillewaet River Dredging Nears End
The Illecillewaet River dredging program is nearing its completion, reports revelstoketimesreview.com. “The initial work involved excavating a deep channel in the Illecillewaet River through the reach where flooding occurred,” Hydro announced in a statement. So far, around 30,000 cubic meters have b
China: Zuojiang River Dredging to Bring Benefits
The south west Guangxi region has launched recently the class three navigational channel dredging project on the section from Chongzuo to Nanning on the Zuojiang River that will enable ships of 1,000 tonnes to sail direct from Chongzuo to the Pearl River Delta. A branch of the Pearl, the Zuojiang Ri
USA: WEDA Midwest Chapter Meeting Set for April
The WEDA Midwest Chapter has announced that the 2013 WEDA Midwest Chapter meeting will be taking place in St. Louis, MO on April 17-19, 2013. The theme of this year’s chapter meeting is MIDWEST DREDGING: SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES. The conference will be held at the HoteLumière Hotel and Casino on the
China: Government Seeks Comments on Land Supply Strategy
The Government launched the Stage 2 Public Engagement on Enhancing Land Supply Strategy today to seek views on reclamation sites, building artificial islands in the central waters and three schemes for rock cavern development. The public engagement exercise will last for three months. Members of the
USA: Santa Ana Dredging Project Extended
The Santa Ana River Dredging Project is being extended through the end of the month, following a late start by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a city memo announced Tuesday. In order to finish three weeks worth of work by the 31st, the Corps will work extended hours, weekends, and deploy extra cre
Driskell Votes in Favor of Emergency Dredging Bill (USA)
State Rep. Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline) voted Wednesday in favor of Senate Bill 233, a bill that would fund more than 70 different projects around the state. The bill also funds 49 emergency dredging projects. The bill passed 107-3. “This money will go toward parks and other natural sites across Mic
VIDEO: Senator Hansen Unveils Michigan Dredging Plans (USA)
Michigan State Senators Goeff Hansen, John Proos and Tom Casperson held a press conference last month to announce funding that will aid communities in their efforts to dredge ports, waterways and marinas. Here is the video from this conference: Revenue from tourism, boating and shipping commerce are
The Bahamas: Bimini Bay Dredging Underway
Bimini Bay Resort has begun dredging around the Alice Town dock and constructing a new cruise ship terminal in preparation for large vessels pulling into harbor from nearby Florida. On the heels of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s announcement in the House of Assembly, Khaalis Rolle, the state minist
India: Kandla, Paradip Ports Negotiate with SCI and DCI
Kandla and Paradip ports are in negotiations with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) to develop a new dredging strategy, reports thehindubusinessline.com. This new plan will include the new joint ventures between the mentioned sides and also doing busines